Metcalf Institute

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14 June 2025 03:02

The #AWJ2025 fellows rolled up their sleeves and put on waders to learn about bivalves at Roger Williams University! They got to witness the three phases of shellfish aquaculture at the CEED lab and on the water, along with learning about the impacts of climate change on the shellfish economy. 🦪🌊

Metcalf Institute

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12 June 2025 21:05

From touring the Sankofa gardens and market and learning about soil remediation to discussing community in journalism and science over a delicious meal by Sina's Kitchen and Catering, yesterday's #AWJ2025 immersion let fellows experience local food systems in action, right in Providence. 🌱🍲

Metcalf Institute

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11 June 2025 01:39

Give a warm welcome to Metcalf's #AWJ2025 fellows! Follow along this week as these environmental journalists dive into food systems and climate change through a social justice lens, bringing what they learn in the field to their science reporting! 🦞🌱🦪🐄🌽 #SciComm

Metcalf Institute

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11 June 2025 01:39

By water and by land, the fellows had a busy first day of #AWJ2025 aboard URI's coastal research vessel Cap'n Bert in the morning, lunch with scientists, and then a visit to Ashawaug Farm to learn about Indigenous agricultural practices! 🐟🔬🍅

Sharon Lerner

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10 June 2025 22:22

NEW from me and @lisalsong.bsky.social EPA just withdrew a complaint against the GEO Group, a major Trump donor that runs ICE detention facilities. The allegations — use of a disinfectant w/o proper protections — came with a maximum fine of up to $4 million www.propublica.org/article/epa-...