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#DYK that on this day in 1854, #Sacramento became the California State Capitol? #SD8

Check out this 🧵courtesy of #TeamAshby and
@AlexCVassar at @CAStateLibrary

Other cities in #California that have served as capitals are:

Monterey (1774-1849)
San Jose (1849-1851)
Vallejo (1852-1853)
Benicia (1853-1854)
San Francisco (1862)

Of course, here in #SD8, Sacramento is our favorite!

The Assembly Chambers are decorated in green to remind people of the fields (the Assembly had the role of House of Commons.)

The Senate is decorated in red, since that’s the color used by the House of Lords in England (the upper house.)

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Animal Behavior and Cognition Lab at UC Davis

@animalmindsUCD

What is #animalcognition ? 🧵 One common misconception is that #cognition is the same as intelligence, but they are NOT equivalent! Intelligence is an arbitrary term, as it is not possible to evaluate one species as 'smarter' than another. (1/4)

Cognition refers to the pathways and mechanisms of an organism taking in environmental information (sights, smells, sounds) and responding ✅ #DYK there are a variety of cognitive processes. (2/4)

A few sub-disciplines of cognition include: 1️⃣ #distributedcognition (study of information "flow" among individuals, such as an animal monitoring and responding to the attentional states of others in their social group), … (3/4)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

#Breastfeeding is systematically undervalued by societies and exploited by industry: A new research series in @TheLancet from WHO & partners.

This compromises the #HumanRights, health and well-being of women and children bit.ly/3Ya22iM

#Breastfeeding provides immense benefits for children & societies. It:
⬆️increases survival
⬆️improves physical & cognitive development
⬇️reduces infections, obesity & chronic disease risk.

Yet, less than half of babies are 🤱🏻- per WHO guidance - for the first 6 months

To protect health & support #breastfeeding, women need:
💟 Adequate paid maternity leave - preferably 6+ months - in line with WHO guidance on exclusive 🤱🏻
💟 Time off for 🤱🏻 or expressing milk upon return to work
💟 🤱🏻-friendly workplaces & childcare
bit.ly/3Ya22iM

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

FGM is an extreme form of discrimination against women, violates #HumanRights, and causes serious health harms.

It must be prevented: #EndFGM!

👉 bit.ly/40qHLHE

At least 2⃣0⃣0⃣ MILLION women & girls alive today have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM).

Immediate complications of FGM include:
♦️ excessive bleeding
♦️ severe pain
♦️ problems urinating
♦️ infections
♦️ death

👉 bit.ly/3tl7G2J

#EndFGM

Women & girls living with female genital mutilation can face serious & lifelong threats to their health & well-being, including:
♦️ psychological trauma
♦️ sexual problems
♦️ recurrent infections
♦️ complications during childbirth
♦️ other chronic health issues

Let's #EndFGM

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Sierra Club

@SierraClub

BREAKING: @EcologyWA adopted three life-saving clean vehicle rules that will put WA on track to slash transportation emissions, put more pollution-free vehicles on the road & deliver air pollution relief to the communities that need it most #EVsSaveLives🎉
sierraclub.org/press-releases…

"Urgency can be a powerful opportunity - it's fitting for the Evergreen State to join California & Vermont in taking bold measures to nurture our environment & plot a trail for the rest of the country to follow" - Wes Stewart, @SierraClubWASt #CleanTransportationForAll Organizer

#DYK Trucks and buses are responsible for 59% of smog & 53% of deadly diesel pollution? These toxic pollutants are able to lodge deep in the lungs. Thank you @EcologyWA for adopting the Heavy-Duty Omnibus Rule that will put more low-pollution trucks on the road! 🚚🤢

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Food and Agriculture Organization

@FAO

Biodiversity is one of our planet’s most precious resources.

In fact, without biodiversity life as we know it wouldn’t exist.

Here are 9⃣ more things you may not know about #biodiversity 👇🧵

#COP15

1⃣ Mountains host most of the world’s species of amphibians, birds & mammals.

Plants, animals, insects, microbes & their environment...

Biodiversity is vital to global food production & essential for human well-being.

#COP15

2⃣ Most crops depend, at least in part, on pollination.

Our world is made of an invisible web, & loss of species weakens this web as well as whole ecosystems.

Take pollinators for example. Without them, most of our food wouldn't exist.

#COP15

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

#Malaria cases continued to rise between 2020 and 2021, but at a slower rate than in the period 2019 to 2020 bit.ly/3P7NDjG

Despite supply chain and logistical challenges during the pandemic, most countries succeeded in maintaining #malaria testing and treatment bit.ly/3P7NDjG

#DYK: Insecticide treated bednets are the primary vector control tool used in most #malaria-endemic countries bit.ly/3P7NDjG

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China Dialogue

@chinadialogue

🌴Today our #palmoil reporting team arrived in Kuala Lumpur where they will deliver a breakout session at the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil's (@RSPOtweets) annual conference later this week.

✋Here are 5️⃣ things you should know before RSPO’s #RT2022:

✍️ @josiepips

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1️⃣ Formed in 2004, the RSPO brings together stakeholders from across the global #palmoil industry including:
🌴 Producers
🤝 Processors + traders
🏭 Consumer goods manufacturers
🛒 Retailers
💰 Banks + investors
✊ Environmental + social NGOs

#RT2022 @RSPOtweets #DYK

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2️⃣ The RSPO is often considered the leading standard for certified #sustainablepalmoil + palm-derived materials for food + oleochemical use.

🌴 Around 20% of global palm oil production is RSPO-certified.

#RT2022 @RSPOtweets #DYK

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

It's #WorldPneumoniaDay

#Pneumonia causes more than 1 in 10 deaths of children below 5 years of age, killing over 740000 per year.

#DYK? It is the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide? 🌎🌍🌏

👉bit.ly/2X7sJWL

@WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO @WHOWPRO @WHOAFRO It's #WorldPneumoniaDay

#Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection affecting the lungs 🫁. It can be caused by several infectious agents, including viruses, bacteria, or fungi.

👉bit.ly/2X7sJWL

#Pneumonia affects children & families everywhere.
It can be prevented. Here’s how:
💉 Immunization
🥦 Adequate nutrition, inc. breastfeeding
🔥 Reducing exposure to indoor air pollution
🏡 Improving housing conditions
🚭 Avoiding smoking near children

bit.ly/2X7sJWL

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

Today is #WorldCitiesDay.

#DYK❓ Over half of the world’s population now lives in cities.

Two-thirds of the global population will be living in urban areas by 2050. 90% of the shift will happen in Africa 🌍 & Asia 🌏.

While urbanization can bring health & economic benefits, rapid & unplanned urbanization can create inequity among the population, including migrants & other disadvantaged people.

More info 👉bit.ly/UrbanHealthWHO #WorldCitiesDay

#Malaria is a life-threatening disease transmitted to people by mosquitoes. In a few years most people living in malaria-endemic countries will reside in cities.

WHO launches a new guidance to prevent & manage malaria in urban areas 👉bit.ly/3zqgeKr

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USGS Water Resources

@USGS_Water

Here we go... the new USGS #WaterCycleDiagram release party has started! #WaterCycleStories

Welcome Tanya Trujillo, @interior Assistant Secretary for Water and Science!

"The USGS collects vast amounts of water data, which contributes to many professions and perspectives, and many rely on that information daily. The Water Cycle Diagram helps us communicate the impacts of our actions on water and shapes water management around the planet."

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

👁️
Today is #WorldSightDay.
#DYK More than 2 billion people have near or distance vision impairment.

In at least 1 billion – or almost half – of these cases, vision impairment could have been prevented

There are simple ways to take care of your eyes.🧵

Globally, the leading causes of vision impairment are:
👁️ age-related macular degeneration
👁️ cataract
👁️ diabetic retinopathy
👁️ glaucoma
👁️ uncorrected refractive errors

Young children with early onset severe vision impairment can experience delayed motor, language, emotional, social and cognitive development, with lifelong consequences.

Get your 👁️ checked.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

Today is #WorldHeartDay.

Love your ❤️, take care of your health.

Noncommunicable diseases - including heart diseases, strokes and heart attacks - cause nearly three-quarters of deaths in the 🌎🌍🌏 killing 41 million people every year 👉bit.ly/3BXE5mr #WorldHeartDay

Know the symptoms of heart attack and #stroke.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately.⬇️ #WorldHeartDay

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State of Global Air

@HEISoGA

📢 NEW REPORT📢

🔎We reviewed levels of #AirQuality and associated health impacts in more than 7000 cities around the world, and looked at two pollutants – fine particulate matter (PM2.5) & nitrogen dioxide (NO2) .

Read the report >> tinyurl.com/AQandHealthCit…

#cities

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❓ Why are we focusing on cities?

By 2050, almost 68% of the world's population will be living in cities and breathing urban air. And #cities are already at the front line for air pollution impacts- and interventions.

#CleanAirForAll #AirQuality

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Residents in #cities are often exposed to poor #AirQuality.

#DYK that around the world, a majority of cities do not meet the WHO Guideline for NO2?

#CleanAirForAll

3/n

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

Sports & health go hand in hand.

Move.
Your.
Body.

It doesn’t matter how you move. How fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, every move counts! 👉bit.ly/3PbmASI #Sport4Health #BeActive

Nutrition 🥗🍍🥕🍅 is essential for health and well-being at every stage of life.

Eating a healthy diet allows you to enjoy sports and helps prevent a range of diseases. Right nutrition fights malnutrition in all its forms. 👉bit.ly/3PbmASI #Sport4Health

Here are 3 basic measures you can follow while attending a mass gathering like a sporting event:

✅ Maintain at least 1 metre distance from others
✅ Clean your 🤲 frequently
✅ Avoid touching 👀, 👃 & 👄 and cover a sneeze/cough

👉bit.ly/3PbmASI #Sport4Health

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USGS Earthquakes

@USGS_Quakes

Ok Oregon, you asked so we’re answering your #QuakeQuestions from Monday. If you’re not already following @OregonOEM or @PNSN1 be sure to do so as they are your go-to's for local info about emergencies and earthquakes in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

https://twitter.com/USGS_Quakes/status/1546525420807495680

What’s the deal with earthquakes in Oregon? As many of you mentioned in Monday's #QuakeQuestions post, this region of the U.S. is capable of hosting very large (M9!) earthquakes along the #Cascadia subduction zone where the Pacific plate slides beneath the North American plate.

How do we know such large earthquakes are possible? Check out this thread to learn more about the 1700 M9 Cascadia earthquake – the largest known earthquake to have occurred in the conterminous U.S.

https://twitter.com/USGS_Quakes/status/1486379542247874564

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

A new joint @ilo-WHO report reveals women ♀️ earn less than men ♂️ in the health & care sector. #EqualPay

#DYK how much less❓ Know more 👉bit.ly/3cdIqaE

Women 👩👩🏻‍🦱👩🏿‍⚕️🧕🏼👩🏽‍🔬 make up the majority of workers in the health & care sector.

Yet they earn 24% less than peers who are men. And health & care sector pays less than other jobs with similar education.

More in our new report 👉bit.ly/3cdIqaE #EqualPay

The report says the gender pay gap improved only marginally even with the #COVID19 pandemic, where health & care workers played a pivotal role.

More info 👉bit.ly/3aILI5b #EqualPay

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Flexa

@Flexa_careers

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶̶𝗻̶𝗰̶𝗹̶𝘂̶𝘀̶𝗶̶𝗼̶𝗻̶ 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: a deeply disappointing thread 👇

First, let's set the scene with a couple of key facts:

👉 In the UK alone, it is estimated that 1 in 5 people have a disability

👉 80% of those people have an invisible disability

👉 The UK workforce contains over 4.4m disabled people

Okay, now onto the bad stuff👇

#DYK that almost half of disabled people in the UK are unemployed?

By December of 2021, the percentage of disabled people who are either unemployed or economically inactive had risen to 47.7%

- @ONS

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

#ParkinsonDisease is a movement disorder associated with

- motor symptoms
- cognitive impairment
- mental health disorders
- autonomic symptoms
- sleep disorders
- pain
- other sensory disturbances.

Learn more 👉bit.ly/ParkinsonDisea…

#DYK❓ Globally, disability and death due to #ParkinsonDisease are increasing faster than for any other neurological disorder 👉bit.ly/3Qo3Pxe

Up to 80% of people with #ParkinsonDisease may develop #dementia during the course of their disease 👉 bit.ly/ParkinsonDisea…

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Google India

@GoogleIndia

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It’s #WorldHandicraftDay, and have we got a thread 🤭 for you.
📷: @googlearts
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#DYK that beads, cowries, and even coins of small denominations are used to embellish pieces of clothing in Lambani embroidery?
(Explore a gallery of art from Karnataka here:
goo.gle/3mwVRnT)

📷: @googlearts
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In picture: A ceremonial basket made by the Angami Naga tribe 🧺
Although most Angami baskets are made for everyday use, a fine basket like this is made as a gift for special occasions, like weddings!

📷: @googlearts
(3/7)

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Gartner

@Gartner_inc

Live from #GartnerSEC | Anticipate How AI Will Change How You Build Security Products with Nat Smith, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner.

Follow along 🧵

#DYK: Your buyers are fascinated with AI, but few really understand how #AI works. #GartnerSEC

"Most vendor presenter do not know how to effectively communicate how #AI works or the value it provides." #GartnerSEC

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