Bernadette Woods Placky
@bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social
@ClimateCentral.org VP, Chief Meteorologist, #ClimateMatters Director
Proud #PennState Alum, Twin Mom, #StubbornClimateOptimist
#Unless #ShowYourStripes #GSD
Proud #PennState Alum, Twin Mom, #StubbornClimateOptimist
#Unless #ShowYourStripes #GSD
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Join CCNow and @climatecentral.org for a one-hour recap of the historic 2025 hurricane season with @weatherprof.bsky.social, Chief Meteorologist & Climate Specialist, @wfla.com; Carlos Berríos Polanco, reporter at 9 Millones; @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social, Chief Meteorologist, Climate Central. RSVP👇
Talking Shop: How Climate Change Fueled the Historic 2025 Hurricane Season — Covering Climate Now
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season winds down, join Covering Climate Now and Climate Central for a special press briefing highlighting how climate change pushed this season’s storms into…
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November 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Join CCNow and @climatecentral.org for a one-hour recap of the historic 2025 hurricane season with @weatherprof.bsky.social, Chief Meteorologist & Climate Specialist, @wfla.com; Carlos Berríos Polanco, reporter at 9 Millones; @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social, Chief Meteorologist, Climate Central. RSVP👇
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Now at Climate Central: U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | Climate Central - Climate Central
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Now at Climate Central: U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | Climate Central
Climate Central is restarting this publicly accessible database that shines a light on the rising toll of weather and climate disasters.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Now at Climate Central: U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | Climate Central - Climate Central
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Not since 1935 has anyone experienced a storm like Melissa. Melissa's record wouldn't have happened without climate change, which made the hurricane's winds about 10 mph stronger, according to a rapid attribution analysis by Climate Central. yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/10/cata...
Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica as the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane on record » Yale Climate Connections
At landfall in western Jamaica, Melissa’s 185 mph winds and 892 mb pressure tied with the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 in the Florida Keys as the strongest on record for the Atlantic.
yaleclimateconnections.org
October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Not since 1935 has anyone experienced a storm like Melissa. Melissa's record wouldn't have happened without climate change, which made the hurricane's winds about 10 mph stronger, according to a rapid attribution analysis by Climate Central. yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/10/cata...
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Here's a look at recent warming in the Caribbean during the September to November period since 1982. This is driven by human-caused climate change and fuels these powerful hurricanes. 🌊
More views at zacklabe.com/united-state...
More views at zacklabe.com/united-state...
October 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Here's a look at recent warming in the Caribbean during the September to November period since 1982. This is driven by human-caused climate change and fuels these powerful hurricanes. 🌊
More views at zacklabe.com/united-state...
More views at zacklabe.com/united-state...
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#Melissa rocketed to Category 4 strength overnight — gaining 70 mph in just 24 hours over unusually warm Caribbean waters made 600–700x more likely by climate change.
It’s the 4th storm this season to undergo Extreme Rapid Intensification. (#Erin, #Gabrielle, #Humberto)
It’s the 4th storm this season to undergo Extreme Rapid Intensification. (#Erin, #Gabrielle, #Humberto)
October 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#Melissa rocketed to Category 4 strength overnight — gaining 70 mph in just 24 hours over unusually warm Caribbean waters made 600–700x more likely by climate change.
It’s the 4th storm this season to undergo Extreme Rapid Intensification. (#Erin, #Gabrielle, #Humberto)
It’s the 4th storm this season to undergo Extreme Rapid Intensification. (#Erin, #Gabrielle, #Humberto)
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Hurricane #Melissa explosively intensified into a Category 5 storm over exceptionally warm Caribbean waters.
Here's how climate change amplified this dangerous hurricane—from its rapid strengthening to the catastrophic rainfall ahead ⤵️
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Here's how climate change amplified this dangerous hurricane—from its rapid strengthening to the catastrophic rainfall ahead ⤵️
youtube.com/shorts/VtbZZ...
Hurricane #Melissa and Climate Change
YouTube video by climatecentral
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October 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Hurricane #Melissa explosively intensified into a Category 5 storm over exceptionally warm Caribbean waters.
Here's how climate change amplified this dangerous hurricane—from its rapid strengthening to the catastrophic rainfall ahead ⤵️
youtube.com/shorts/VtbZZ...
Here's how climate change amplified this dangerous hurricane—from its rapid strengthening to the catastrophic rainfall ahead ⤵️
youtube.com/shorts/VtbZZ...
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The global mean temperature just set some new record daily highs for this time of year, despite the emerging La Niña conditions. Wow.
Track it daily here: zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
Track it daily here: zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
October 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The global mean temperature just set some new record daily highs for this time of year, despite the emerging La Niña conditions. Wow.
Track it daily here: zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
Track it daily here: zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
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Much of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado & Arizona will step out Friday into temps 5°–15°F above average.
🔴Climate Shift Index shows this unusual early-October warmth like this is made more likely across the South & Southwest by human-caused climate change
🔴Climate Shift Index shows this unusual early-October warmth like this is made more likely across the South & Southwest by human-caused climate change
October 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Much of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado & Arizona will step out Friday into temps 5°–15°F above average.
🔴Climate Shift Index shows this unusual early-October warmth like this is made more likely across the South & Southwest by human-caused climate change
🔴Climate Shift Index shows this unusual early-October warmth like this is made more likely across the South & Southwest by human-caused climate change
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This morning was the first frost and freeze for many across the Northeast. As a snow/winter fan, I am very excited! 🥶
Check out @climatecentral.org's latest analysis this week on how the first freeze is getting later due to climate change across CONUS: www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
Check out @climatecentral.org's latest analysis this week on how the first freeze is getting later due to climate change across CONUS: www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
October 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This morning was the first frost and freeze for many across the Northeast. As a snow/winter fan, I am very excited! 🥶
Check out @climatecentral.org's latest analysis this week on how the first freeze is getting later due to climate change across CONUS: www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
Check out @climatecentral.org's latest analysis this week on how the first freeze is getting later due to climate change across CONUS: www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
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🏜️ Let’s talk #drought…
After a “summer of flooding” in many U.S. locations, the last 2 months have seen the tap shut off for a large portion of the country:
⬆️ 25% increase in abnormally dry areas
⬆️ 12% rise in drought (D1–D4)
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After a “summer of flooding” in many U.S. locations, the last 2 months have seen the tap shut off for a large portion of the country:
⬆️ 25% increase in abnormally dry areas
⬆️ 12% rise in drought (D1–D4)
🧵/1
October 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🏜️ Let’s talk #drought…
After a “summer of flooding” in many U.S. locations, the last 2 months have seen the tap shut off for a large portion of the country:
⬆️ 25% increase in abnormally dry areas
⬆️ 12% rise in drought (D1–D4)
🧵/1
After a “summer of flooding” in many U.S. locations, the last 2 months have seen the tap shut off for a large portion of the country:
⬆️ 25% increase in abnormally dry areas
⬆️ 12% rise in drought (D1–D4)
🧵/1
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"God will ask us if we have cultivated and cared for the world that he created for the benefit of all and for future generations, and if we have taken care of our brothers and sisters - what will be our answer, my dear friends?"
Story from BBC ⤵️
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Story from BBC ⤵️
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Pope Leo hits out at critics of global warming
In his first major statement on climate change, the pontiff criticises those who minimise climate change.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
"God will ask us if we have cultivated and cared for the world that he created for the benefit of all and for future generations, and if we have taken care of our brothers and sisters - what will be our answer, my dear friends?"
Story from BBC ⤵️
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Story from BBC ⤵️
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We've got an exciting new feature--discover how climate change is impacting you locally.
📣 Check it out! Explore the new data viz on our homepage: www.climatecentral.org
@climatecentral.org just released a new tool to explore climate impacts in U.S. cities and states - making complex data easier to understand for your community.
🚨 What’s the biggest Fall climate threat where you live?
@climatecentral.org just released a new tool to explore climate impacts in U.S. cities and states - making complex data easier to understand for your community.
🚨 What’s the biggest Fall climate threat where you live?
October 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We've got an exciting new feature--discover how climate change is impacting you locally.
Go Birds!
@jalenhurts.bsky.social @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social
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@jalenhurts.bsky.social @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has helped 10 Philly schools get AC » Yale Climate Connections
Students will have the chance to learn in cooler, more comfortable classrooms.
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October 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Kicking off Climate Week NYC with @johnmoralestv.bsky.social & @climatecentral.org's Bernadette WP!
I've got over 40 events this week with the Climate Group, Global Citizen, AMNH, the UN & more -- but I've stocked up on chocolate + I’m ready to go!
Are you at CW too? What are you most excited for?
I've got over 40 events this week with the Climate Group, Global Citizen, AMNH, the UN & more -- but I've stocked up on chocolate + I’m ready to go!
Are you at CW too? What are you most excited for?
September 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Kicking off Climate Week NYC with @johnmoralestv.bsky.social & @climatecentral.org's Bernadette WP!
I've got over 40 events this week with the Climate Group, Global Citizen, AMNH, the UN & more -- but I've stocked up on chocolate + I’m ready to go!
Are you at CW too? What are you most excited for?
I've got over 40 events this week with the Climate Group, Global Citizen, AMNH, the UN & more -- but I've stocked up on chocolate + I’m ready to go!
Are you at CW too? What are you most excited for?
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Over the last 24hrs, #Gabrielle capitalized on record ocean warmth to undergo Extreme Rapid Intensification, becoming a powerful 140mph Category 4.
🌡️Sea temps 2°-3°F ABOVE the late September average
🔴Ocean heat made at least 50x-100x MORE likely by human-caused climate change
🌡️Sea temps 2°-3°F ABOVE the late September average
🔴Ocean heat made at least 50x-100x MORE likely by human-caused climate change
September 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Over the last 24hrs, #Gabrielle capitalized on record ocean warmth to undergo Extreme Rapid Intensification, becoming a powerful 140mph Category 4.
🌡️Sea temps 2°-3°F ABOVE the late September average
🔴Ocean heat made at least 50x-100x MORE likely by human-caused climate change
🌡️Sea temps 2°-3°F ABOVE the late September average
🔴Ocean heat made at least 50x-100x MORE likely by human-caused climate change
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Scenes from #ClimateWeekNYC day 3 at the #ClimateHub with @wedonthavetime.bsky.social
@bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com
#ClimateMatters
@bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com
#ClimateMatters
September 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Scenes from #ClimateWeekNYC day 3 at the #ClimateHub with @wedonthavetime.bsky.social
@bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com
#ClimateMatters
@bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com
#ClimateMatters
UN Dialogue on Early Warnings.
In our changing climate, we need Early Warnings for all--from data and science to strong collaborations and communication.
#ClimateMatters
@wmo-global.bsky.social @climatecentral.org
In our changing climate, we need Early Warnings for all--from data and science to strong collaborations and communication.
#ClimateMatters
@wmo-global.bsky.social @climatecentral.org
September 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
UN Dialogue on Early Warnings.
In our changing climate, we need Early Warnings for all--from data and science to strong collaborations and communication.
#ClimateMatters
@wmo-global.bsky.social @climatecentral.org
In our changing climate, we need Early Warnings for all--from data and science to strong collaborations and communication.
#ClimateMatters
@wmo-global.bsky.social @climatecentral.org
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Check out Women's Media Center's @shaziazrafi.bsky.social article capturing Climate Central's @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social and @wwattribution.bsky.social's remarks at @aspenideas.bsky.social: Climate on climate comms and attribution.
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In Current Climate Crisis, Women’s Leadership Is Vital - Women’s Media Center
Since federal support for climate solutions has been gutted under Trump, a recent conference focused on state, local, and private environmental initiatives.
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August 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Check out Women's Media Center's @shaziazrafi.bsky.social article capturing Climate Central's @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social and @wwattribution.bsky.social's remarks at @aspenideas.bsky.social: Climate on climate comms and attribution.
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"...by reaching Category 5, Erin became the eleventh Cat-5 Atlantic hurricane of the past 10 years. No other 10-year period on record shows a higher count of Category 5 hurricanes." My latest unpaywalled 2-minute read for @nbcmiami.com www.nbcmiami.com/weather/hurr...
John Morales breaks down Hurricane Erin's extreme rapid intensification
Erin singlehandedly has pushed the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season into hyperactive territory.
www.nbcmiami.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
"...by reaching Category 5, Erin became the eleventh Cat-5 Atlantic hurricane of the past 10 years. No other 10-year period on record shows a higher count of Category 5 hurricanes." My latest unpaywalled 2-minute read for @nbcmiami.com www.nbcmiami.com/weather/hurr...
Check out this new Jon Batiste climate song, being released in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of Katrina.
#TheyBurningOurPlanetDown
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#TheyBurningOurPlanetDown
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PETRICHOR
Jon Batiste · BIG MONEY · Song · 2025
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August 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Check out this new Jon Batiste climate song, being released in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of Katrina.
#TheyBurningOurPlanetDown
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#TheyBurningOurPlanetDown
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As climate change drives more fire weather days, wildfires are becoming more intense & frequent. High-tech solutions are stepping in to meet the threat.
A Silicon Valley startup is using AI to detect wildfires early—before they explode into megafires.
Watch the full story → youtu.be/IYTUfNBi0VI
A Silicon Valley startup is using AI to detect wildfires early—before they explode into megafires.
Watch the full story → youtu.be/IYTUfNBi0VI
August 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
As climate change drives more fire weather days, wildfires are becoming more intense & frequent. High-tech solutions are stepping in to meet the threat.
A Silicon Valley startup is using AI to detect wildfires early—before they explode into megafires.
Watch the full story → youtu.be/IYTUfNBi0VI
A Silicon Valley startup is using AI to detect wildfires early—before they explode into megafires.
Watch the full story → youtu.be/IYTUfNBi0VI
From Drew Hawkins...
"What does heat in New Orleans SOUND like?
We know what it feels like. We know what the data looks like. But I had this idea of a way to represent the temperature data through sound — using music."
www.tiktok.com/@drewhawkins...
@climatecentral.org @wadrewhawkins.bsky.social
"What does heat in New Orleans SOUND like?
We know what it feels like. We know what the data looks like. But I had this idea of a way to represent the temperature data through sound — using music."
www.tiktok.com/@drewhawkins...
@climatecentral.org @wadrewhawkins.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
From Drew Hawkins...
"What does heat in New Orleans SOUND like?
We know what it feels like. We know what the data looks like. But I had this idea of a way to represent the temperature data through sound — using music."
www.tiktok.com/@drewhawkins...
@climatecentral.org @wadrewhawkins.bsky.social
"What does heat in New Orleans SOUND like?
We know what it feels like. We know what the data looks like. But I had this idea of a way to represent the temperature data through sound — using music."
www.tiktok.com/@drewhawkins...
@climatecentral.org @wadrewhawkins.bsky.social
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Climate change is now second only to free speech among issues where the American public wants to see businesses take a public stance (via @visuals.axios.com)
www.axios.com/2025/08/06/c...
(h/t @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social )
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Americans now support corporate activism again: Survey
This marks the reversal of a downward trend that began after 2022.
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August 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Climate change is now second only to free speech among issues where the American public wants to see businesses take a public stance (via @visuals.axios.com)
www.axios.com/2025/08/06/c...
(h/t @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social )
www.axios.com/2025/08/06/c...
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🎧New podcast from @scientistas.bsky.social has dropped!
@bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social joins to talk all things climate communication.
Give the episode a listen on this Friday 👇
@bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social joins to talk all things climate communication.
Give the episode a listen on this Friday 👇
Are weather forecasters our best climate communicators?
On the Scientista Podcast, @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social odsplacky.bsky.social of @climatecentral.org explains why trust, science & storytelling make meteorologists essential voices on climate.
🎧 Listen: scientista.substack.com/p/why-weathe...
On the Scientista Podcast, @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social odsplacky.bsky.social of @climatecentral.org explains why trust, science & storytelling make meteorologists essential voices on climate.
🎧 Listen: scientista.substack.com/p/why-weathe...
August 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🎧New podcast from @scientistas.bsky.social has dropped!
@bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social joins to talk all things climate communication.
Give the episode a listen on this Friday 👇
@bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social joins to talk all things climate communication.
Give the episode a listen on this Friday 👇
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Between Aug 15–16, Hurricane #Erin exploded from Cat 1 to Cat 5 in just over 24 hours.
Winds ramped up 85 mph—topping out at 160 mph—over abnormally hot Atlantic waters amplified by human-caused, heat-trapping pollution.
Here’s what attribution science shows 🧵
Winds ramped up 85 mph—topping out at 160 mph—over abnormally hot Atlantic waters amplified by human-caused, heat-trapping pollution.
Here’s what attribution science shows 🧵
August 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Between Aug 15–16, Hurricane #Erin exploded from Cat 1 to Cat 5 in just over 24 hours.
Winds ramped up 85 mph—topping out at 160 mph—over abnormally hot Atlantic waters amplified by human-caused, heat-trapping pollution.
Here’s what attribution science shows 🧵
Winds ramped up 85 mph—topping out at 160 mph—over abnormally hot Atlantic waters amplified by human-caused, heat-trapping pollution.
Here’s what attribution science shows 🧵