Reid Hamel

@reidhamel

How does int'l dev value the natural world? Tweets on water, global poverty, econ, food security, safety nets, biodiversity, feminism, elephants.

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    Jul 4

    My friend, , is running in . On a day of national reflection, please consider listening to Naomi's podcast. And then please tell everyone you know. Happy 4th, America. Let's .

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    7 hours ago

    The GRACE satellite mission report revealed that agriculture is the biggest global water consumer. Key include expanding harvesting, crop , and that encourage water efficient crops.

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    Jul 4

    As Americans celebrate the end of today, DC won’t let Americans forget that its residents pay the highest federal taxes in the nation without voting representation in Congress. America is 242 years late in passing my bill.

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    Jul 4

    World's 2nd biggest insurer will no longer insure or invest in coal companies, demands "progressive and structured shift away from fossil fuels."

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    Jul 3

    The Congo Government has agreed to sell several of their critically endangered Mountain from Virunga National Park to Zoos. They are obviously clearing it out to make room for recent oil contracts. RT to spread the word. THIS MUST BE STOPPED .

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  6. Jul 2

    “They’re so incredibly intelligent,” Mr. Adendorff said. “They cuddle their young and spank them when they misbehave. But I hate to say that they’re close to humans, because we’re the scourge of this planet. They’re not.”

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    Jul 2

    From : Lowered water levels in ’s main water source have led households and companies to sink their own wells, further depleting water resources. Adoption of water use in all sectors is necessary to ensuring .

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    Jun 30

    "How am I going to feel safe about my kids in a country like that? [The U.S.-backed coalition] targets schools and hospitals, bridges and roads." via

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  9. Jun 30

    DRC news: “Around one-fifth of Virunga national park will be opened to oil drilling. “The parks are home to bush elephants, critically endangered mountain gorillas and the bonobo, an endangered ape.”

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    Jun 29

    BREAKING: Maine doctor says she is likely to challenge in 2020. "I can't sit idly by and just watch this. I can't keep watching this train wreck. Someone has to stand up. That's what democracy is."

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    Jun 30

    The Latest: South Sudan's latest cease-fire is violated within hours as government, rebels trade blame.

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    Jun 30

    Al-Shabab bans single-use plastic bags in the areas it controls in , According to interview with governor for Jubba regions In which Mohammed Abu Abdullah said that plastic bags "pose a serious threat to the well-being of humans and animals alike"

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    Jun 14

    Attention all: Foreign Policy is hiring a new reporter to cover national security stuff. Pros: office fridge full of string cheese; being my coworker/new best friend Cons: being my coworker/new best friend

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    Jun 29

    A simple gesture from this morning had me crying at my desk.

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  15. Jun 29

    Please take a moment to digest this incisive framing of Mitch McConnell's stamp on American history from .

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    Jun 29

    : companies allegedly forcing local farmer communities out of Tete Province | :

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  17. Jun 29

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    Jun 28

    The Senate just passed its & thanks to your action it doesn’t contain 's outrageous power grab that could negate state & local animal protection laws across the country!

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    Jun 28

    We do not know the full details of the package yet, but will post a comprehensive blog tomorrow highlighting how the Senate-passed bill impacts animals and next steps as the Farm Bill heads into House/Senate negotiations. Stay tuned!

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    Jun 28

    Susan Collins saying it was a mistake not to consider Garland and that it would be a mistake for Democrats to do same to Trump's next nominee tells you everything you need to know about how the GOP gets away with breaking all the rules.

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