Re: [ECOLOG-L] a vision?

I personally like the idea very much - people's happiness should be a priority everywhere - isn't that what everyone wants? Astrid Caldas, Ph.D. Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow  Defenders of Wildlife  1130 17th Street N.W. Washington D.C. 20036-4604  Tel: 202-772-0229   

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecology What is it?

not for ourselves. Like a court of law or EPA might need someone to testify on something, and they like titles and certifications and such. I never thought of getting certified because I don't think it would add anything to me as an ecologist, but I may be wrong.   Astrid Caldas, Ph.D

Re: [ECOLOG-L] What Can I DO?? Re: [ECOLOG-L] Message from Paul Ehrlich

This one is also very good, from last week: http://rockblogs.psu.edu/climate/2011/12/an-ethical-analysis-of-the-climate-change-disinformation-campaign-is-this-a-new-kind-of-assault-on-h.html   Astrid Caldas, Ph.D. Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow  Defenders of Wildlife  1130 17th

Re: [ECOLOG-L] What Can I DO?? Re: [ECOLOG-L] Message from Paul Ehrlich

Just published: http://www.nature.com/news/three-quarters-of-climate-change-is-man-made-1.9538   Astrid Caldas, Ph.D. Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow  Defenders of Wildlife  1130 17th Street N.W. Washington D.C. 20036-4604  Tel: 202-772-0229 |Fax: 202-682-1331  acal

[ECOLOG-L] Study: Faith and global policy challenges

Speaking of religion... and back at Climate Change... http://scienceblog.com/50234/us-believers-favor-international-action-on-climate-change-nuclear-risk-umd-poll/ (sorry, I couldn't resist)   Astrid Caldas, Ph.D. Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow  Defenders of Wildlife  1130

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Climate Change Models May Vasty Underestimate Extinctions

rather choosing sensationalist or misguiding titles - much to everyone's disadvantage! Cheers, AC   Astrid Caldas, Ph.D. Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow  Defenders of Wildlife  1130 17th Street N.W. Washington D.C. 20036-4604  Tel: 202-772-0229 |Fax: 202-682-1331  a

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Ecosystem function Re: [ECOLOG-L] Invasion, or progression?

though both are just doing their thing - and sometimes things just are out of our control (pun intended). I mean, is it really possible to stop a species from naturally dispersing? How about 100 species? For how long and at what cost?   Astrid Caldas, Ph.D. Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fel

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Lovelock retracts

t happens over and over... Lots of people are trying to figure out how to communicate science. BTW, this event will have a webcast, if anyone is interested in the issue of communicating science: http://www.nasonline.org/programs/sackler-colloquia/upcoming-colloquia/agenda-science-communicatio

[ECOLOG-L] Invitation: Workshop at ESA Portland, Tuesday August 8 @ 11:30am on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the Paris Climate Agreement

services, please join us! Looking forward to a great discussion. Cheers, and thanks for reading! Astrid Caldas Union of Concerned Scientists

[ECOLOG-L] Request for mentors for student and early-career mentoring event at ESA Portland

to be on time. We will unfortunately have to stop admittance when we reach capacity. Thanks all!cheers,-a Astrid Caldas, PhD 240-4605275 I blog at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/astrid-caldas/http://www.linkedin.com/in/acaldashttp://twitter.com/climategeek

[ECOLOG-L] UCS at ESA!

9 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Spirit of 77 Bar, 500 NE MLK Blvd. (across from the convention center)Meet and mingle with Ricardo Salvador, director of the UCS Food and Environment Program; Gretchen Goldman, research director in the Center for Science in Democracy at UCS; Astrid Caldas, climate scientist i

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Portland, OR air quality (or lack thereof)

The heat is supposed to ease a bit,  but the wildfires are anyone's guess... and no rain in sight as far as I can tell from forecasts. http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2017/08/wildfires_prompt_gov_kate_brow.html-a  Astrid Caldas, PhD 240-4605275 I blog at

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Take the Train to ESA Minneapolis

cases.  Of course, one has to like train rides :-) Not sure yet if I will go to the ESA meetings, but will definitely try to include the train, for both the beauty and the social responsibility.   Astrid Caldas, PhD     Science for Better Environmental Policy P: 240-4605275 I blog at

Re: [ECOLOG-L] USA jobs: CV vs. Resume

have something like 4 resumes in the system at a time.  i haven't applied for many fed jobs, but have gotten up the ladder a couple times, including interviews, using these strategies.   Astrid Caldas, PhD     Science for Better Environmental Policy P: 240-4605275 I blog at http://www.huffi

[ECOLOG-L] Student Scholarship Opportunity for DC, MD and VA - Mid Atlantic Region Environmental Professionals (MAREP)

t our website when the meeting is finalized.    More information and an application form can be found at http://marepweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/MAREP-Scholarship-Application_20131.pdf.     Astrid Caldas, PhD     Science for Better Environmental Policy P: 240-4605275 I blog at

[ECOLOG-L] Reminder: Student Scholarship Opportunity for DC, MD and VA - Mid Atlantic Region Environmental Professionals (MAREP)

ilable for the 2013-2014 academic year.   Guidelines and an application form can be found at http://marepweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/MAREP-Scholarship-Application_20131.pdf .  Please email me if you have questions. Thanks!   Astrid Caldas, PhD     Science for Better Environmental Poli