Yes. I have spoken to the toad's lawyer. Is a sentence I have typed to my editor. But when a country has the rights of nature in its constitution? Yes. Your toad DOES get a lawyer. And an ombudsperson! www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...

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Helen Branswell was the best infectious disease reporter I ever knew - ahead of the curve and steadfastly accurate during the Covid-19 pandemic and in all her other coverage. But she was also a wonderful person - smart and funny, generous and kind every day. And she will be missed. @statnews.com

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I am beyond thrilled to announce that, as of this week, I am now the Associate Editor at @nationalobserver.com For those who don't know, CNO is a daily online news outlet focused on Canada's response to our changing climate www.nationalobserver.com

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The good tortoise Jonathan on St. Helena is in the news a lot right now. Several stories, like this one from @smithsonianmag.bsky.social , include photos from my visit in 2022. www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s...

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BOG ALERT It’s official: Bogland is OUT IN THE US TODAY! I wrote a book about weird, wonderful, squelchy wetlands. There are mosses, mysteries, things preserved for thousands of years (people, butter). And now I get to share all this bog weirdness with you. Are you ready to get bogged down?

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