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Co-Hosts: Jenna Jambeck and Madison WernerGuest: Patricia Villarrubia Gomez, PhD Candidate, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm UniversityOn this aquathread: Following inspiration and passion in work; finding mentors; pushing the boundaries of science, balancing grad school and sleep; scientists representation at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC); and the Plastics Treaty. Links referenced:Outside the Safe Operating Space of the Planetary Boundary for Novel EntitiesMarine plastic pollution as a planetary boundary threat – The drifting piece in the sustainability puzzleStockholm Resilience Center Planetary BoundariesSocial Media for Patty: @pativillarrubia

Pharmacy provides low-cost meds to people in need — CDC says Georgians face mental illness at higher rates than most of the US — CCSD to hold school safety meetings — Georgia students outperform nation on SAT

Broce argues that judges' statement lacked context — ACC seeks members for boards and authorities — UGA Spotlight on the Arts begins today

Suit alleges owner of Facebook and Instagram took advantage of kids — State Supreme Court sends abortion law back to lower court — low early voting in Clarke County

On this aquathread: find out what a garbologist is and how did Sonia end up as one; why is what we term a waste collector so important; why is the informal waste sector so critical and how do they help prevent plastic pollution?; how can we garner more respect for all waste workers, both formal and informal

Shooting started after a brawl early Sunday morning — early voting turnout is light — juvenile court judges allege state official asked them to break state law

Enrollment grows in Georgia colleges and universities — truck driver killed crossing road after accident — Georgia nursing homes underperforming compared to nation

Turnout sits below 3% as of Thursday — state schools chief pushes for teacher raise — think tank urges state to loosen the purse strings — study: parts of Clean Water Act aren't working

Special election generates little early voting interest — commissioners to debate east side fire station — DA to be reprimanded — film industry tax credit generates $8.5B — hundreds of foster children sex trafficked

Money for repairs comes from reparations funding — new pilot program aims to put former inmates to work — ACC Animal Shelter back to normal operations