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Florida scientists are running for office. Ignoring science costs us lives & money. #ListentoScientists #ElectScientists
Florida, USA
Joined August 2018
Just a reminder from August, 2018: The FL economy/environment is a bipartisan issue.
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Very positive move in the right direction. We need to be vigilant and follow this task force carefully.
The Establishment of a Blue-Green Algae Task Force, charged with focusing on expediting progress toward reducing the adverse impacts of blue-green algae blooms now and over the next five years, [3/4]
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& The Appointment of a Chief Science Officer to coordinate and prioritize scientific data, research, monitoring and analysis needs to ensure alignment with current and emerging environmental concerns most pressing to Floridians, among other reforms. [4/4]
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At For Truth Media, we are digging deeper in search for the truth about our environmental problems and how it effects us. We all want to get to the bottom of the many complex environmental issues our state faces, but we need your help and guidance. https://t.co/5LjX32GKsA
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Our economy depends on clean water https://t.co/QVG4qW1wM2
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Shout-out to @JanelleJeanne and the members of @fl_science for their dedication to science-based advocacy!
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Great to see some communities taking the lead on issues! https://t.co/VtdWhTIvGO
winknews.com
The battle continues between the green grass and the harmful algal blooms. There is a push to ban fertilizer year-round on Fort Myers Beach. Nutrient runoff chemicals found in fertilizer
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Beyond happy for @nikkifried. Floridians now have a true champion for medical marijuana, family farms, consumer rights, common sense gun control, and the environment. AND, hey, #GirlPowerš„!
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Giving sugarcane billionaires a sweetheart lease deal on the EAA reservoir site a few hours after the polls closed? We're hearing more calls for our next governor to remove Rick Scott's appointees from the SFWMD.
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What happened less than 48 hours after the elections...
Water Management District votes to vacate court order overseeing Everglades restoration https://t.co/AbLhbZ964U via @tcpalm
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Let's say it again: ..."NONE of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan's 68 projects approved after the decree has been completed."š½
"none of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan's 68 projects approved after the decree hasĀ been completed" https://t.co/HaBWJayYeE
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Every voice must be heard in this race! If you voted a provisional ballot, make sure your vote gets counted by contacting your County Supervisor of Elections by 5 PM TODAY. https://t.co/FCMBydAKll
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ā ļø If you voted with a provisional ballot, you need to make sure your vote is counted. Contact your Supervisor of Elections office immediately before the 5 PM deadline. If you have questions, call our Voter Protection Hotline: (833) VOTE-FLA or (833) 868-3352 āļø
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We are a nonprofit dedicated to forging a political scene that truly values science, data, and evidence. We support lifelong education, collaboration among reasonable politicians and advocates, and coordination of pro-science, pro-reason movements. https://t.co/i5dyD9enEK
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#Science is in the House! We have 8 reps in the House with scientific backgrounds & with the Dems gaining control of the Committee on Science, Space, & Technology, we might actually see science getting used! Shoutout to @314action for all their amazing work these Midterms!
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Here Are All the Candidates With Science Backgrounds Who Just Got Elected
gizmodo.com
The U.S. House of Representatives will see an influx of scientists as a result of the 2018 midterm elections. The 2016 election, specifically Donald
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