Trump took a Secret Service agent named Tony Ornato and made him White House deputy chief of staff. What a bizarre move. Trump wouldn't have done something like that unless he expected Ornato would be more loyal to him than to the United States.

Friday fact: Coastal wetlands can store carbon for thousands of years—and sequester it at a much faster rate than other habitats. Read how states can leverage federal data to assess their ‘blue carbon’ and fight climate change. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an….

⁦”Mining companies say it should be relatively straightforward to suck up the nodules that litter the seabed.” Litter? This suggests the seabed needs cleaning up…in this context, it certainly doesn’t! ⁦ theguardian.com/environment/20…

Superb reporting by Eric Lipton highlighting the need for strong, preemptive environmental protections of the seabed before any mining moves forward. Pew is working on this issue and plans to keep advocating for such policies. nyti.ms/3KycvPh

Thanks to my colleague @courtneyclimate for this thoughtful article on how the nature-based solutions in the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will benefit people and nature. pew.org/3KaNzgo

I’m delighted to welcome Donna Frisby-Greenwood (DonnaFrisbyGreenwood) to The Pew Trusts as our VP for Philadelphia programs starting Oct. 3. Her passion for creating inclusive opportunities will enhance our work in Pew’s hometown for the city and its residents. pew.org/3cx6ZQb

If you felt personally attacked because a man got on television and said fascism is bad, authoritarianism is bad, political violence is bad, and that we should *all* put the country over any political party, it says a whole lot more about you than the dude you’re mad at.

Despite latest rough climate news—Europe’s hottest summer; U.S. West hottest heat wave; 650,000 U.S. properties at risk from rising seas—there’s hope: Pew survey finds 75% of people see climate change as major threat, and the UN can make a difference bit.ly/3d0O40q

A unique piece of American military heritage and extraordinary mountain landscape, now a national monument. Thank you, President Biden! washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

New report: More than 100,000 fishing-related deaths occur each year—which is 3-4X previous estimates—according to a FISH Safety Foundation study. Pew Environment pew.org/3Wowjdj

Tuna Commission adopts new management procedure for skipjack rnz.co.nz/international/…

Donald Trump believes we should terminate “all rules, regulations and articles, even those found in the Constitution” to overturn the 2020 election. That was his view on 1/6 and remains his view today. No honest person can now deny that Trump is an enemy of the Constitution.

I'm in Montreal at #COP15! Check out my latest blog explaining why this Biodiversity Summit Offers Nations a Unique Chance to Help Nature - and People pew.org/3HfAYZZ via The Pew Trusts #30x30 #30by30 CBD COP15 UN Biodiversity

This interactive story from The Washington Post paints a sobering picture of how sea level rise caused by climate change is threatening an entire community in coastal Virginia. pew.org/3UCUW3L

It’s fantastic to see how CSIR 🇿🇦, a leading research organization in South Africa, is using @PewTrusts’ new Pathways tool in efforts to reduce plastic pollution in the country. This Q&A with principal scientist Linda Godfrey shares more on what’s underway. pew.org/3iFsYr1

Puerto Rico’s new coastal management strategy, just approved by NOAA, will incorporate natural climate solutions to protect vulnerable areas and underserved communities. pew.org/3h3tC1d

A new UN Climate Change report highlights the need to accelerate climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. Our Jim Palardy and Megan Jungwi explain how we still have time to do this, but it must be soon. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

This editorial of nature is spot on. I 100% share this view. Please share. Hypocrisy is threatening the future of the world’s oceans nature.com/articles/d4158…

BREAKING: The Biden campaign just released this powerful ad highlighting President Biden’s vision for America. Retweet to make sure all Americans see.