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🇺🇦 Writer on culture, history, science. Soul of a People (@TurnerPub), Cork Wars (@JHUPress), @peoplesrecorder FOLLOW davidataylor1 on IG.

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Now on Bsky @davidataylor.bsky.social, and davidataylor.com. Thanks to all.
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Reminder for SEJ members: you have until Nov 13 to submit tour & session proposals for #SEJ2027 in Halifax. SEJ conferences are designed for and by journalists, so whether you're a seasoned reporter or just starting out, we want to hear your ideas! sejhalifax.org/call-for-sess…

SEJ2027 Call for Sessions Guide | Join the Environment Discourse – Submit Your Proposal — SEJ2027...

SEJ invites members to shape programming for our 2027 conference (April 14-17) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, hosted by Discover Halifax, under the theme Shared Waters: Kinship in Environmental Journalism....

sejhalifax.org
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)@sejorgSep 28
Calling all SEJ members for #SEJ2027 conference session and tour proposals! Have an idea? Submit by Nov. 13. sejhalifax.org/call-for-sess… Not yet a member? Join us: sej.org/join
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"Most Americans stand with Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia... and want to see the U.S. offer more assistance to Ukraine. Few wars in recent history have been so black-and-white: Russia is the guilty party that invaded" Ukraine w/o cause. Ukraine is defending freedom.
The Atlantic
@TheAtlanticOct 18
The United States should stand unequivocally with Ukraine against Russia, David J. Kramer, John Herbst, and William Taylor argue. theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1…

Siding With Putin Is a Huge Mistake

The United States should stand unequivocally with Ukraine against Russia.

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EU Joint Research Centre
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To reduce disaster risks, we must understand where they occur & what may be exposed. This is where the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, implemented by the Joint Research Centre comes. A team of experts helps the EU stay prepared, no matter what. emergency.copernicus.eu/
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Thanks to @sejorg for sharing this Q&A about my path into the SEJ award story about sand trafficking. It highlights a larger issue of a convergence between organized crime and environmental crime. I hope the story is a starting point for others looking into this area. @UNICRI
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)@sejorgOct 12
The latest #SEJournalInsideStory looks behind award-winning reporting on crime rings moving massive quantities of sand from African countries — and the environmental consequences of the trade. sej.org/publications/inside-…
Graphic for SEJournal Inside Story Q&A featuring a portrait of freelance journalist David Taylor. Text reads, “Behind the Crime Rings Trafficking Sand.”

ALT Graphic for SEJournal Inside Story Q&A featuring a portrait of freelance journalist David Taylor. Text reads, “Behind the Crime Rings Trafficking Sand.”

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What’s new in SEJournal? 🌎 This week, learn how journalists can build trust with environmental justice communities — and explore ways to uncover the true toll of heat-related deaths when official data falls short. Read more at SEJ.org/SEJournal.
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NASA
@NASAOct 11
While observing the universe, @NASAHubble caught a galaxy cluster smiling for the camera. 😊 The smile lines are arcs caused by an effect known as gravitational lensing, where massive structures warp spacetime with their powerful gravitational forces and act as a cosmic lens.
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SEJ members, a reminder that we are accepting #SEJ2027 conference session and tour proposals through Nov. 13! Learn more and submit: sejhalifax.org/call-for-sess…

SEJ2027 Call for Sessions Guide | Join the Environment Discourse – Submit Your Proposal — SEJ2027...

SEJ invites members to shape programming for our 2027 conference (April 14-17) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, hosted by Discover Halifax, under the theme Shared Waters: Kinship in Environmental Journalism....

sejhalifax.org
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)@sejorgSep 28
Calling all SEJ members for #SEJ2027 conference session and tour proposals! Have an idea? Submit by Nov. 13. sejhalifax.org/call-for-sess… Not yet a member? Join us: sej.org/join
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DC Police Department
@DCPoliceDeptOct 4
Critical #MissingPerson 14-year-old Corey Smith, who was last seen in the 1500 block of North Carolina Avenue, NE on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
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DC Public Library@dcplOct 3
Election Day is Nov. 3. 🗳️ Get ready with DC Public Library. Learn more about the election and make your voting plan before you head to the polls. bit.ly/4dH3WQ8
Make Your Voice Heard at the Library! The image contains a DC Public Library logo and three sections with information. The first section is about registering to vote and suggests signing up at the library. The second section encourages learning about candidates through the DC Board of Elections. The third section outlines ways to cast a ballot, including mail-in and early voting options.

ALT Make Your Voice Heard at the Library! The image contains a DC Public Library logo and three sections with information. The first section is about registering to vote and suggests signing up at the library. The second section encourages learning about candidates through the DC Board of Elections. The third section outlines ways to cast a ballot, including mail-in and early voting options.

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DC Police Department
@DCPoliceDeptOct 2
The Metropolitan Police Department continues to seek information in locating critical missing person, Antoinette Forbes, who was last seen in the 3200 block of Nebraska Avenue, Northwest, on Friday, September 4, 2026. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/Text 50411
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@borenbears@borenbearsOct 2
Earth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now thanks to El Niño apnews.com/article/chile-ata…

Earth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now

Spring has arrived in the Southern Hemisphere, and even Chile's Atacama Desert is blossoming. Known as the driest nonpolar desert, it's now covered in flowers due to heavy rains from the El Niño...

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This week, go behind the reporting that uncovered controversial development plans for sensitive Florida state lands, explore how extreme heat can worsen air pollution, and take a closer look at the environmental impacts of America’s massive freight system. SEJ.org/SEJournal
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Calling all SEJ members for #SEJ2027 conference session and tour proposals! Have an idea? Submit by Nov. 13. sejhalifax.org/call-for-sess… Not yet a member? Join us: sej.org/join
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As a member of the American Academy of Arts and Science @americanacad I ask all members to raise their voices against the war against civilians and institutions, American business’s and ask @potus to take back the invitation to Putin to the G20….
Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський
@ZelenskyyUaSep 28
A Russian strike against the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. A rescue operation is underway: crews are putting out the fire and searching for people who may have been trapped inside. All services are deployed. Today in Kyiv, a pharmaceutical company and gas stations were also attacked; in Dnipro, a business center; and in other cities and regions, civilian facilities, businesses, and communications infrastructure were targeted as well. Sadly, people have been killed… My condolences to their families and loved ones. Russia will definitely face a response to this. And every one of Ukraine’s partners must see from this terror, from these strikes, that supporting Ukraine means truly supporting people’s lives – supporting the principle that terror must never be normalized, anywhere. Russia must be held accountable for all of this and face real consequences. I thank everyone who helps Ukraine!
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DC Public Library@dcplSep 27
Your neighborhood library is also your neighborhood movie theater. 🎬 Our libraries host movie nights throughout the year, from new releases to classics and everything in between. Check out what’s screening at a library near you and make it a movie night.
Library movie night schedule poster featuring events at different locations: 1. Bellevue Saturday Cinema: Horror movies including "Good Boy," "Together," "Late Night with the Devil," "Nanny," and "Horror Noire" at Bellevue Library, Saturdays at 3 p.m. 2. Monday Movie Night: "Hokum" screening at Georgetown Library, Mondays at 5 p.m. 3. Terrific Movie Tuesday: "Good Night and Good Luck" at Chevy Chase Library, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. 4. Tenley Movie Night: "Ghostbusters" (1984) at Tenley-Friendship Library, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. 5. Family Movie Monday: "Practical Magic" at Petworth Library, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. The bottom includes a DC Public Library logo.

ALT Library movie night schedule poster featuring events at different locations: 1. Bellevue Saturday Cinema: Horror movies including "Good Boy," "Together," "Late Night with the Devil," "Nanny," and "Horror Noire" at Bellevue Library, Saturdays at 3 p.m. 2. Monday Movie Night: "Hokum" screening at Georgetown Library, Mondays at 5 p.m. 3. Terrific Movie Tuesday: "Good Night and Good Luck" at Chevy Chase Library, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. 4. Tenley Movie Night: "Ghostbusters" (1984) at Tenley-Friendship Library, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. 5. Family Movie Monday: "Practical Magic" at Petworth Library, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. The bottom includes a DC Public Library logo.

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DC Water@dcwaterSep 27
🌊 Happy #WorldRiversDay! DC Water’s Clean Rivers Project is helping reduce stormwater and sewage pollution and improve water quality in the Anacostia and Potomac rivers and Rock Creek. Here’s to protecting DC’s waterways today and for generations to come.
A scenic view of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., with trees lining the shoreline, city buildings and the Washington Monument visible in the distance. Text reads: "Celebrate Waterways," "World Rivers Day," and "September 27, 2026." The DC Water logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT A scenic view of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., with trees lining the shoreline, city buildings and the Washington Monument visible in the distance. Text reads: "Celebrate Waterways," "World Rivers Day," and "September 27, 2026." The DC Water logo appears in the bottom right corner.

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Copernicus EMS@CopernicusEMSSep 23
🔥 245 000 hectares burnt in #Spain 🇪🇸 in July and August According to our #EFFIS data, this brings the 2026 total to ~300 000 hectares, almost 3.5 times the 2006-2025 average for the same period Explore the seasonal trend for Spain in EFFIS: forest-fire.emergency.copern…
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Yale Environment 360@YaleE360Sep 16
At least 124 environmental defenders worldwide were killed last year, according to a stark new report. Authors say that deep cuts to foreign aid by wealthy nations have weakened human rights groups that support defenders. e360.yale.edu/digest/environ…

At Least 124 Environmental Defenders Killed Worldwide Last Year

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Copernicus EMS@CopernicusEMSSep 10
Our latest #EFFIS Fire Danger Forecast Anomaly data for 10-16 Sept foresees unusual conditions across Europe Darker areas = stronger anomalies vs. historical data, meaning weather conditions are expected to be more favourable than usual for wildfire spread in case of ignition
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🦪 Oysters can reveal a lot about the health of local waters and the people who depend on them. The latest #SEJournalTipSheet offers a dozen-plus oyster story ideas and reporting resources for environmental journalists. Read more at sej.org/publications/tipshee…
A gloved hand holds a large, muddy oyster shell above a pile of oysters. White text below the photo reads, “Oysters, Boisterous or Scarce, Fuel Local Environment Stories.” The bottom of the graphic includes “SEJournal TipSheet” and the SEJ logo.

ALT A gloved hand holds a large, muddy oyster shell above a pile of oysters. White text below the photo reads, “Oysters, Boisterous or Scarce, Fuel Local Environment Stories.” The bottom of the graphic includes “SEJournal TipSheet” and the SEJ logo.

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