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@conro9.bsky.social
Atmospheric Scientist ⛈️| Mom of 2 | PhD student @UAlbanyDAES
| @SUNY_Oneonta '24 alum (she/her/hers)
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At the risk of seeming disloyal to UofT…good for McGill.

www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/f9f7c04...
McGill platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat
The platform has been logging 39,000 weekly visits from academics and researchers
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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The fact that NWS field offices are not able to operate 24/7 anymore in growing number of locations, & that offices servicing major population centers no longer have supervisory meteorologists in charge, & that radar techs are becoming unavailable, is highly alarming.
NEW: US weather forecasting is in worse shape than previously known, with 30 NWS forecast offices missing meteorologists-in-charge and about a dozen offices at risk of no longer serving their communities 24/7. www.cnn.com/2025/05/02/w...
US weather forecasting is more crippled than previously thought as hurricane season nears | CNN
Several current and former agency meteorologists and staff told CNN they are concerned warnings won’t be issued in time as hurricane season nears.
www.cnn.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Not only are they canceling the world-class US Global Change Research Program, the Republican regime is exploring ways to fund a so-called "science" that shows #ClimateChange has *benefits*, on the way to overturning the Endangerment Finding, which allows the govt to regulate CO2 as a pollutant.⚰️
April 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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JUST IN: March was Earth's 3rd warmest on record.

The Arctic saw its smallest March sea ice coverage on record.

Find out more in our latest Global Climate Report:

ncei.noaa.gov/news/global-climate-202503

@climate.noaa.gov
April 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Project 2025 said it would cancel the US Global Change Research Program (US GCRP), which coordinates the National Climate Assessment and more.
As promised, here we are. We were warned and anyone who wants to know what’s coming should refer back to that document.

www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Trump moves to hobble major US climate change study
The cuts are a potentially fatal blow to the National Climate Assessment that Congress mandated to ensure the government understands the threats posed by rising temperatures.
www.politico.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Our planet is losing its appetite for mopping up carbon dioxide.

Analysis of emissions show that Earth’s plants and soils reached peak carbon dioxide sequestration in 2008 and absorption has been declining ever since.

Passing this tipping point increases the chances of runaway climate breakdown.
Plants losing appetite for carbon dioxide amid effects of warming climate
Earth’s plants and soils reached peak carbon dioxide sequestration in 2008 but proportion absorbed has been declining since, study finds
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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AOC was right.

It's probably the right time for a lot of people to start entering the fray and running establishment Dems out of office.
March 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the Trump administration’s executive order threatening federal funding for institutions that provide gender-affirming care for anyone under 19.
Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that provide gender-affirming care for minors
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of multiple transgender youths and their families, who alleged that their care was interrupted by the order.
www.nbcnews.com
March 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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🌎 From tracking extreme weather to protecting fisheries and coastlines, #NOAA’s work saves lives and supports economies.

AGU opposes the dismantling of NOAA and calls on Congress to defend this critical agency.

The future of climate science, public safety, and industry depends on it.
March 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
So well written.
"First, know this: our kids did not choose to be transgender. Our children's only choice was to come out and share their experiences and who they are."

www.advocate.com/voices/paren...
Standing up for our trans children
​Parents of trans youth share their experiences and advocate for acceptance and support.
www.advocate.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Statement: the American Meteorological Organization:
"Recent terminations within the government workforce for science are likely to cause irreparable harm & have far-reaching consequences for public safety, economic well-being, & the United States’ global leadership."
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...
The U.S. Weather Enterprise: A National Treasure at Risk
The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.
www.ametsoc.org
March 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
NIH grant terminated because they dared to include transgender issues in their research.😔🏳️‍⚧️
Just received notice that our grant was terminated. 5R24AG066599-03
TheRiseRegistry.org
March 3, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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Sunday ice update - #Arctic sea ice extent is currently the lowest on record (JAXA data)

• about 740,000 km² below the 2010s mean
• about 1,340,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 1,720,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,260,000 km² below the 1980s mean

Plots: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i... 🌊
March 3, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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1. Reports this week revealed that DHS has rescinded guidance banning surveillance based on someone's gender identity or sexual orientation.

We have confirmed those reports.

The latest from S. Baum, who goes over steps you can take to protect yourself.

Subscribe to support our journalism.
DHS Now Allows for Surveillance based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
If you or your loved ones are part of the LGBTQ community, there are steps you should take to protect yourself.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Science, my friends, science.
March 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!

Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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New: Layoffs underway of probationary employees at @noaa.gov Unclear so far how many were exempted for public safety reasons at the Nat'l Weather Service, NOAA Satellites and other units. www.axios.com/2025/02/27/l...
Layoffs hit federal climate, weather agency NOAA
The cuts could affect NOAA's weather forecasts, climate research and other functions.
www.axios.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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I am now hearing from multiple folks in the past two hours (including some who have personally been fired) that mass firings have now commenced within NOAA--including, yes, at the National Weather Service.
February 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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The AMS is temporarily opening its career services to all who need them, regardless of membership status, and offering dues waivers and meeting registration fee reductions for those impacted by job loss due to changes in the government.

Read more: bit.ly/4gRiHAk
February 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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World's glaciers melting faster than ever recorded. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Climate change: World's glaciers melting faster than ever recorded
The planet's glaciers have lost 5% of their ice in little over 20 years, according to a major study.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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La Niña typically means drier winters in the Southwest, yet 2023 was one of California’s wettest years. New research from @scrippsocean.bsky.social finds that atmospheric rivers can overwhelm the influence of El Niño and La Niña on annual precipitation totals. 🌧️ bit.ly/41cUZJg
February 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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February 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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From NSF EAR program director Raleigh Martin on LinkedIn

#climatesky #greensky
February 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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The question isn’t IF climate change is making extreme weather worse—it’s how much.

Science can put a number on how many more homes flood, how much more rain a hurricane dumps, how much larger wildfires grow--and how much worse it will get if we don't act now.

More by @frediotto.bsky.social & I:
Opinion | What Cutting-Edge Science Can Tell Us About Extreme Weather (Gift Article)
Advances in attribution science have made clear how climate change is making floods, fires and heat waves worse.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM