Danielle Venton

Danielle Venton

@dventon.bsky.social

Science reporter @kqednews // wildfire, space & oceans // studied @UCSC_SciCom @humboldtcalpoly // Host of the KQED Climate Book Club -- come read with us! Reach me on Signal: DVenton.09

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Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

My latest for KQED. Was a delight to learn about 🪸

KQED Science@kqedscience.bsky.social

Bleached corals have a remarkable ability to recover, when put in contact with a healthy clone and beneficial algae, Bay Area researchers announced in a study published recently.

ww2.kqed.orgStanford Scientists Find New Way to Revive Bleached Coral | KQEDBleached corals have a remarkable ability to recover when put in contact with a healthy clone and beneficial algae, Bay Area researchers announced in a study published Monday.

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Kevin Mai
@rockmandash12.bsky.social

Really well written piece! I learned a lot

Danielle Venton@dventon.bsky.social

HELLO FELLOW CALIFORNIANS! Are you deciding who to vote for insurance commissioner? Intrigued by the boldest idea offered in the race? Jane Kim suggests creating a public disaster insurance for all program in the state.

kqed.orgCould a Public Wildfire Insurance Plan Work in California? | KQEDJane Kim is running to be California’s insurance commissioner on the idea that it can. Many experts have reservations, but agree that more needs to be done to reduce insurance costs.

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CAL FIRE
@calfire.bsky.social

🚩 RED FLAG WARNINGS EXTENDED, AREAS UPDATED 🚩 Red Flag Warnings have been extended, and affected areas have been updated as critical fire weather conditions continue. Stay informed with AwareCA, and find more preparedness tips at ReadyForWildfire.org.

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Rachael Myrow
@rachaelmyrow.bsky.social

“Everyone clicked through and agreed to the privacy policy,” said Robbie Torney of @commonsensemedia.bsky.social. “But I don’t know if there was, especially for teenagers, a real understanding that, down the line, in the future, the contents of these chats might become public or be sold.”

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David Bonowitz
@dbonowitz.bsky.social

IANA insurance expert, so I found this to be a good pre-election primer. Key line for me, from a NZ expert: “the only way to [stop rising premiums] is reduce the risk through public policy." To me, that means targeted, but mandatory, mitigation. That said ...

Danielle Venton@dventon.bsky.social

The idea is semi-modeled after programs in New Zealand and France. Could it work to solve Calif's wildfire insurance problem? I talked to half a dozen experts trying to give the idea the fairest shake possible. Please read and please SHARE if you find it helpful:

kqed.orgCould a Public Wildfire Insurance Plan Work in California? | KQEDJane Kim is running to be California’s insurance commissioner on the idea that it can. Many experts have reservations, but agree that more needs to be done to reduce insurance costs.
Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

HELLO FELLOW CALIFORNIANS! Are you deciding who to vote for insurance commissioner? Intrigued by the boldest idea offered in the race? Jane Kim suggests creating a public disaster insurance for all program in the state.

kqed.orgCould a Public Wildfire Insurance Plan Work in California? | KQEDJane Kim is running to be California’s insurance commissioner on the idea that it can. Many experts have reservations, but agree that more needs to be done to reduce insurance costs.
Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

The idea is semi-modeled after programs in New Zealand and France. Could it work to solve Calif's wildfire insurance problem? I talked to half a dozen experts trying to give the idea the fairest shake possible. Please read and please SHARE if you find it helpful:

kqed.orgCould a Public Wildfire Insurance Plan Work in California? | KQEDJane Kim is running to be California’s insurance commissioner on the idea that it can. Many experts have reservations, but agree that more needs to be done to reduce insurance costs.
Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

Many parents tell me, 'Just don't let them joining a touring team! That's when it gets REALLY expensive.'

KQED Forum@kqedforum.bsky.social

🎙️ON AIR: We're talking with reporters, coaches, and a youth sports advocate about the issue of affordability in youth sports sports. ❓Does your child play youth/club sports? Have you been unable to get your kid into sports because of the costs? 📻Listen:

buff.lyThe Youth Sports Affordability Crisis | KQEDWe hear from reporters and a youth sports advocate about the affordability of sports.
Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

I just deleted a semicolon from a sentence on the assumption it would make the logic flow too complicated for my readers and then I PUT IT BACK IN! KQED readers I believe in you and I know you can handle semicolons

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Nisa Khan
@mnisakhan.bsky.social

Over half a million Californians signed up for DROP — a free tool from the state that allows you to delete your information from data brokers. According to @calprivacy.bsky.social this can reduce scam attempts. Here’s how you can sign up www.kqed.org/news/1206950... #digitalprivacy #california

kqed.orgOver Half a Million Californians Have Signed Up to Delete Their Info From Data Brokers. Here’s How You Can, Too | KQEDSick of scam calls and texts? State law now allows California residents to have their contact and personal information removed from the people selling it.
Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

In studio with one of my favorites! We're DOUBLING 1 time donations and TRIPLING (!!!) monthly gifts. Head to KQED.org/donate. Our work is powered by YOU. (Please RT if you love public media)

kqed.orgThis moment matters. Help us make it count. | KQEDOur fall member drive is here. Help us get one step closer to our $1.2 million goal by donating before September 25. As an added bonus, you can select one our thank-you gifts below!
Brian Watt@radiobwatt.bsky.social

Big morning on @kqednews.kqed.org radio ! @dventon and I are trying to get you to become a member !!!! HELP!!!

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Center to End Corporate Harm
@c2ech.bsky.social

"Just as with climate breakdown and smoking, the science on harm caused by foods high in fat, salt and sugar is now settled, but the industry continues to deny and distract to delay action." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

theguardian.comWhy are ultra-processed food firms panicking and suing? Because they know time is running out | Felicity LawrenceAs the harm caused by their products becomes more evident, manufacturers are resorting to denial and lawsuits to keep regulation at bay, says former Guardian special correspondent Felicity Lawrence
Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

Is anyone else's kid going through their Robin Hood phase? I'm enjoying it *so much* but also feeling stunned at how subversive it feels to talk with a 5-year-old in 2026 about idolizing outlaws who rob from the rich to give to the poor. Where's my parent support group?

Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

He told us this morning that for Halloween he wants to be Robin Hood, I'm to be Maid Marian and his dad is to be Friar Tuck (said dad is campaigning for Little John instead!)

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest.bsky.social

A dangerous wind shift (visible on radar imagery) has just occurred in #Spokane, WA, where major wildfire disaster is currently unfolding. Three separate major fires (circled) near or within city limits have already caused major structure loss & chaotic, expanding evacs. #WAwx

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Greg Pierce
@gregspierce.bsky.social

During the 2025 fires, water management was uniquely blamed compared to past fires. Sharing this new UCLA+USC study released today wherein we show that political sentiment from partisan cues was by far the most powerful explanation regarding the role of water management in the 2025 LA fires.

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest.bsky.social

Another lightning outbreak now ongoing in PacNW (TS Elida's remants), & this time fuels are considerably drier west of Cascades following recent heat. Numerous additional wildfire ignitions are likely across much of OR/WA over next 48 hr, worsening existing outbreak. #ORwx #WAwx

Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

Study history a little more & see America HAD year-round DST during 1974's OPEC oil embargo -- AND PEOPLE HATED IT. Thank you for asking, *here* is my magnum opus on Daylight Saving Time which I did when CA was considering adopting it year round (we ended up not): www.kqed.org/science/1933...

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Neguse on Republicans pushing a daylight saving time bill: "We're fiddling with the clocks while the country burns"

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Sarah Todd
@sarah-todd.bsky.social

Imagine showing up to an ER thinking you're having a heart attack — only to be turned away because you don't have insurance. @tarabannow.bsky.social reports on how hospitals like Nurex Health, which don't contract with Medicare, can boot patients from their ERs: www.statnews.com/2026/06/29/n...

statnews.comThe ERs that can turn patients away — and are reaping millionsThe hospital operator Nutex enriched itself by exploiting loopholes in laws meant to protect patients, STAT found.

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Rei Takver
@rtakver.bsky.social

NYC climate folks and journalists, Rei from DeSmog here - I'd love to meet you! I've just arrived from the UK to start my ovarian cancer treatment - there's lots to hope for. I'm new in NY, and would love to meet people and enjoy this city. Or get recs! Happy to get comments on this :). Cheers!

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Annelise
@mxannelise.bsky.social

We’re at the “NPR business reporter threatened with lethal violence” stage of late stage capitalism, apparently

Bobby Allyn@bobbyallyn.bsky.social

George Santos called me after my story revealing federal investigations into his suspected market manipulation on Kalshi. And he said: "This story is going to get you a gun in your face." Then he lied about it. www.npr.org/2026/06/04/n...

npr.orgI wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about itNPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.
Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

In my experience academics either respond to your email within 15 minutes, or not at all I think I'm going to have to request outside comment from someone else . . . but I keep hoping to hear back from her . . .

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Virginia Gewin
@virginiagewin.bsky.social

Scientists--I'm a journalist looking for interesting examples of global health research that has managed to continue or adapt following the dismantling of USAID. Re-posts appreciated!

Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

Hello California, and especially the Bay Area! If you or someone you know is replacing all or part of a wooden fence or gate in response to the Zone 0 regulations, I'd love to talk to you for KQED News. Email me: dventon at kqed dot org

Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

Seems like a good point. I always try to let a reader know the contours of scientific consensus whenever covering debate or controversy in the research realm

Danny Cullenward@ghgpolicy.org

I’m all in favor of scientists making grounded criticisms of one another’s work, but everyone involved in this debate needs to ask themselves: am I sharing my views in a way that undermines external confidence in my field, and is that necessary to make my technical point?

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Antonia Juhasz
@antoniajuhasz.bsky.social

Don’t Overlook This Surprising Climate Victory. A critical mass of the world economy is now working together to phase out fossil fuels. In Santa Marta Colombia, history was made. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

rollingstone.comDon't Overlook This Surprising Climate VictoryFirst Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, yielded the biggest climate agreement since the Paris Agreement.
Danielle Venton
@dventon.bsky.social

Oh my goodness.... Today in dream jobs (I wish I was qualified for) -->

Jon Agar@jonagar.bsky.social

Please help spread the news far and wide! We have a new, full-time, permanent Lecturer in Global History of Science job @stsucl.bsky.social Don't be fooled by the application of deadline of only 9 June 2026. This is an open search #histsci #skystorians www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

ucl.ac.ukUCL – University College LondonUCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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Michael Wara
@michaelwara.bsky.social

Everybody in northern California who says things like “well irrigated plantings cannot ignite and will keep my home safe should go outside, look at and touch their hedge today.

Michael Wara@michaelwara.bsky.social

It’s obvious but also amazing what 72 hours of offshore winds, high temps, and low RH can do to the fine fuels. Feels like fall in May.