Quote from the article: This light disorients migratory birds, pulling them off course and putting them in harm’s way. It is thought that artificial light contributes to the deaths of millions of birds each year. End quote. Shut off your lights please.

Fishing grounds choked by water hyacinths. Songbird eggs gobbled up by rats. Power plant pipes clogged by zebra mussels. And electrical lines downed by brown tree snakes. reut.rs/45ECBdg

Around 6 billion tons of marine sand is being dug up each year in a growing practice that a U.N. agency said is unsustainable and can wipe out local marine life irreversibly. reut.rs/3P7ZoH1

An Air Quality Alert has been expanded into northern MN. More info at pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land……. #mnwx #aqi

The good news is we got some decent weather to take the docks out. The not-so-good news is we are taking the docks out. Early detection is key to stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species. Please let the MN DNR know if you find zebra mussels or other AIS. #Minnestoa

Seeing the value in gars and other neglected native fish species - read "Goodbye to “Rough Fish”: Paradigm Shift in the Conservation of Native Fishes" (open access): afspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/fs… #GarWeek

Winter Hazards Awareness Week Day 4: Carbon monoxide poisoning is DEADLY and happens most often in the winter. Be prepared by ensuring your carbon monoxide detectors are installed and in working order.

Much of North America may face electricity shortages starting in 2024 newscientist.com/article/240967…

Freezing drizzle has started to transition to mostly snow. Locations that are experiencing freezing drizzle could see it continue for a few more hours. Due to this, area roadways could be slick.

We have a plethora of new headlines issued for the upcoming snow and wind through Saturday. Blizzard conditions are expected around Lake Superior for Bayfield and Ashland counties Friday afternoon and night. #wiwx #mnwx

An arctic airmass over the Northland will bring very cold wind chills through this week. Wind Chill Advisories remain in effect through at least Tuesday morning with wind chills of -25F or colder. Make sure to bundle up! #mnwx #wiwx

This #WorldWildlifeDay, the number of assessed species on the IUCN Red List is 157,190, with over 44,000 threatened with #extinction. Discover more about their status and what can be done ow.ly/JbCg50ErZY2 #WWD2024

A messy spring storm will impact the area Sunday through Tuesday. Accumulating snow, wintry mix, rain, and strong winds will affect the area. Adverse travel conditions and winter storm impacts possible. Monitor the forecast for updates!

The tornado warned supercell near Breezy Point, MN. A tornado was confirmed on this cell, and isolated tree damage occured along its path. #mnwx NWS Duluth

Confidence remains high that we will see heavy rain that could result in some flash flooding for a good portion of the region Monday through Tuesday. The locations most likely to see heavy rainfall amounts 2-3" will be just north of the Brainerd Lakes to Iron Range. #mnwx #wiwx

(2 of 5) Sea surface temperatures were 2nd-warmest on record during July 2024. bit.ly/4dwXhrD NOAA NCEI #StateOfClimate

AIR QUALITY ALERT issued due to wildfire smoke. More info at pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land…. #aqi #mnwx

From Jennifer Carter, a teacher at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. What the hell are we doing?

So long X. Today I delete my account. It’s been real, it’s been fun. It hasn’t been real fun.