Who has two thumbs and met NOAA administrator, jetsetting ecologist, and hero to policy-loving scientists Jane Lubchenco?
This guy.
It wasn't a long conversation, but we did chat about the wonders of cephalopods, the importance of science education, and similarities between creationism and global warming denial. And now electrons from her hand are wending their way through the tubes to your computer. You're welcome.
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