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Brenda Ekwurzel
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Scientist at Union of Concerned Scientists
Handy visual of “life cycle” (i.e. manufacturing + installation + operation + decommissioning) of energy emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) based on NREL data with visual available at UCS. www.ucs.org/resources/be...
July 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Reposted by Brenda Ekwurzel
“We all know the Treaty is a crucial instrument to protect our Ocean beyond borders. And indeed, we made it – the Treaty was agreed and adopted. And today, we are inches away from the 60 signatures for ratification.” @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
18 New Countries Ratify High Seas Treaty at 2025 UN Ocean Conference - EcoWatch
At the United Nations Ocean Conference, 18 new countries ratified the High Seas Treaty for a total of 49 — just 11 shy of the 60 needed.
www.ecowatch.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Michela Biasutti, research professor @lamont.columbia.edu hosts hour 43 during 100-hr @wclivestream.bsky.social when Carly Phillips, scientist @ucs.org explains drivers of wildfires 🔥(see image ⬇️ with research findings by @climate-guy.bsky.social & @emilywilliams.bsky.social)
May 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Rudra Thaker, host, displayed question after @rschumacher.cloud presentation during @wclivestream.bsky.social. ➡️Human forecasters assess computer models and add their local knowledge to provide better forecasts regarding small scale extreme weather consequences that matter to people.
May 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Tune in to panel moderated by Marc Alessi @marc-alessi.bsky.social on ‪‪‪@wclivestream.bsky.social and take the opportunity to ask your question directly to those who know NOAA from the inside:
May 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Aaron Evans captured the enthusiasm for Kate Marvel’s ‪@drkatemarvel.bsky.social‬ dynamic presentation during ‪@wclivestream.bsky.social‬ – “Dr. Marvel. The Captain Marvel we NEED”
May 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Casey Ivanovich @ccivanovich.bsky.social shared during @wclivestream.bsky.social the factors influencing dangerous extreme heat events plus ‬a public communication tip for conveying the difference between humid and dry heat extremes – “sticky” vs “crispy”
May 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Tune in at the top of the hour 1PM ET for live from NASA GISS:
The 100-hour long Weather & Climate Livestream starts today (wclivestream.com)! Join us at 1pm ET live from NASA GISS lab. After, we'll hear from a panel of fired NOAA scientists, a panel of former NWS Directors, and keynotes by an incredible lineup of climate scientists and meteorologists!
May 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Preserving Federal Science Advice: Opportunities for Independent Science Advisory Committees secure.ucs.org/a/2025-05-22...
Preserving Federal Science Advice: Opportunities for Independent Science Advisory Committees
The Union of Concerned Scientists invites you to our webinar on how scientists and experts can support the continuation of policy-relevant science advice, even when federal advisory committees are dis...
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May 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
April 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
📣 Scientists can sign onto this letter concerning the Central Arctic Ocean ecosystems with Ocean Conservancy and Oceans North
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Letter from Scientists concerning the Central Arctic Ocean
We, the undersigned scientists, call on Arctic governments to take a lead in developing an international agreement that protects the CAO and its ecosystems, adopts a precautionary approach based on In...
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April 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Arctic wintertime 🥶 when we expect to see maximum sea ice 🧊area ➡️ check out what happened…
March 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Reposted by Brenda Ekwurzel
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously hard to treat, with a mortality rate of about 90%.

In today’s episode,  we talk with a scientist  who is fighting the cancer with an mRNA vaccine.

Listen here 🎧:
https://buff.ly/3ES4ndw
February 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Apparently there are more than 300 words for snow and ice in this soon to be released polar dictionary ➡️ "Cold Words" ❄️
Cosmos shared their 3 favourite words from our upcoming release, Cold Words: A Polar Dictionary by Bernadette Hince. cosmosmagazine.com/news/cold-wo...

What are your favourite "cold words"?

The book is aimed at researchers, professionals & word nerds. Find it in book stores & libraries from April.
Cold Words: the making of a polar dictionary
Travelling to the ends of the Earth is an extreme experience thanks to the environment... and the language. Bernadette Hince has crafted Cold Words: A Polar
cosmosmagazine.com
February 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM