Katie P
@kapflau.bsky.social
Science writer, nonprofit comms at @ametsoc.bsky.social, originator of the famous* dance where I pretend to be a squid.
*you had to be there
*you had to be there
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CCNow and @climatecentral.org, in collaboration with @ametsoc.org, hosted an hour-long webinar on what journalists should know about cuts to #NOAA, including the agency’s importance to public safety and climate research. Watch the conversation: coveringclimatenow.org/event/why-we...
March 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
CCNow and @climatecentral.org, in collaboration with @ametsoc.org, hosted an hour-long webinar on what journalists should know about cuts to #NOAA, including the agency’s importance to public safety and climate research. Watch the conversation: coveringclimatenow.org/event/why-we...
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HAPPENING SOON!
🗓️Mar 13
⏰12pm ET
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
NOAA’s data is the invisible backbone of nearly every weather forecast & our understanding of climate change.
Join @coveringclimatenow.org, Climate Central & @ametsoc.org for a press briefing on why this crucial data matters.
🗓️Mar 13
⏰12pm ET
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
NOAA’s data is the invisible backbone of nearly every weather forecast & our understanding of climate change.
Join @coveringclimatenow.org, Climate Central & @ametsoc.org for a press briefing on why this crucial data matters.
March 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
HAPPENING SOON!
🗓️Mar 13
⏰12pm ET
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
NOAA’s data is the invisible backbone of nearly every weather forecast & our understanding of climate change.
Join @coveringclimatenow.org, Climate Central & @ametsoc.org for a press briefing on why this crucial data matters.
🗓️Mar 13
⏰12pm ET
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
NOAA’s data is the invisible backbone of nearly every weather forecast & our understanding of climate change.
Join @coveringclimatenow.org, Climate Central & @ametsoc.org for a press briefing on why this crucial data matters.
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Not a hypothetical: less aircraft reconnaissance flights can lead to forecasters flying blind and badly missing rapid intensification forecasts like they did for hurricanes Otis & John in Mexico. This led to immense property damages and greater loss of life. www.axios.com/2025/03/06/n...
NOAA layoffs could ground some hurricane hunter flights
These specialized aircraft are key for making accurate storm track and intensity forecasts.
www.axios.com
March 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Not a hypothetical: less aircraft reconnaissance flights can lead to forecasters flying blind and badly missing rapid intensification forecasts like they did for hurricanes Otis & John in Mexico. This led to immense property damages and greater loss of life. www.axios.com/2025/03/06/n...
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February 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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This. ⬇️⬇️
Please see attached for our statement in support of NOAA’s National Weather Service.
This is an issue that affects us all, as chasers, weather enthusiasts, scientists — and anyone who experiences weather. That’s literally all of us.
This is an issue that affects us all, as chasers, weather enthusiasts, scientists — and anyone who experiences weather. That’s literally all of us.
February 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This. ⬇️⬇️
When your org’s president-elect is a broadcast meteorologist you know he’s going to give good interview. Breaks things down really well for the audience.
AMS President-Elect Alan Sealls on CBS: "The more you cut, the less likely the Weather Service is able to keep up with [daily and severe weather]. ... Whether you're looking on TV [or] at a weather app, NOAA is the foundation of all of these forecasts."
Watch: www.cbsnews.com/video/what-n...
Watch: www.cbsnews.com/video/what-n...
What NOAA cuts could mean for weather forecasts, natural disaster preparedness
The Trump administration's latest wave of cuts to the federal government hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last week. Alan Sealls, president-elect of the American Meteorological ...
www.cbsnews.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
When your org’s president-elect is a broadcast meteorologist you know he’s going to give good interview. Breaks things down really well for the audience.
AMS Statement: U.S. leadership in scientific innovation is at risk, with wide-ranging consequences for public safety and the economy. The AMS urges strong support for NOAA & other federal scientific agencies working in weather and climate.
Here is the correct link to the full statement: bit.ly/3XqJs7L
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.
bit.ly
March 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
AMS Statement: U.S. leadership in scientific innovation is at risk, with wide-ranging consequences for public safety and the economy. The AMS urges strong support for NOAA & other federal scientific agencies working in weather and climate.
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The AMS stands in support of federal employees impacted by layoffs across agencies including NOAA. Many are vital members of our community who do invaluable work.
As we work to respond, here are a few AMS resources available to everyone who needs them: bit.ly/4kgQvK5
As we work to respond, here are a few AMS resources available to everyone who needs them: bit.ly/4kgQvK5
February 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The AMS stands in support of federal employees impacted by layoffs across agencies including NOAA. Many are vital members of our community who do invaluable work.
As we work to respond, here are a few AMS resources available to everyone who needs them: bit.ly/4kgQvK5
As we work to respond, here are a few AMS resources available to everyone who needs them: bit.ly/4kgQvK5
AMS keeps making me proud to work there.
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
Read more: bit.ly/4gRiHAk
February 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
AMS keeps making me proud to work there.
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AMS joins numerous professional societies in a commitment to champion scientific integrity--including academic freedom, inclusion of diverse perspectives, and policies grounded in scientific evidence--and support scientists, scientific data, and science funding.
Read more: unitedsciencealliance.org
Read more: unitedsciencealliance.org
February 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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The AMS joins over 230 organizations and 2,600 individuals in submitting the following letter to Congress, expressing concern and strong opposition to the selective removal of public data from federal websites: bit.ly/42RqXwR
February 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The AMS joins over 230 organizations and 2,600 individuals in submitting the following letter to Congress, expressing concern and strong opposition to the selective removal of public data from federal websites: bit.ly/42RqXwR
“[Privatizing weather forecasting is] a solution being proposed where there isn’t a problem because almost anything you do to change the current balance will make weather forecasting less efficient and provide less service to the country.” heatmap.news/politics/tru...
What the Heck Is Going to Happen to NOAA?
A former head of the American Meteorological Society on whether the weather agency will wither under Trump.
heatmap.news
February 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“[Privatizing weather forecasting is] a solution being proposed where there isn’t a problem because almost anything you do to change the current balance will make weather forecasting less efficient and provide less service to the country.” heatmap.news/politics/tru...
🧵 Thread of recent weather/climate research in @ametsoc.org journals! 🧪
1/ A paper in "Weather & Forecasting" looks at massive California fires. It suggests that given enough dry fuel, wind is the key factor influencing how large a fire is & how fast/explosively it spreads. doi.org/10.1175/WAF-...
1/ A paper in "Weather & Forecasting" looks at massive California fires. It suggests that given enough dry fuel, wind is the key factor influencing how large a fire is & how fast/explosively it spreads. doi.org/10.1175/WAF-...
February 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🧵 Thread of recent weather/climate research in @ametsoc.org journals! 🧪
1/ A paper in "Weather & Forecasting" looks at massive California fires. It suggests that given enough dry fuel, wind is the key factor influencing how large a fire is & how fast/explosively it spreads. doi.org/10.1175/WAF-...
1/ A paper in "Weather & Forecasting" looks at massive California fires. It suggests that given enough dry fuel, wind is the key factor influencing how large a fire is & how fast/explosively it spreads. doi.org/10.1175/WAF-...
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The weather & climate enterprise provides essential services that the public relies upon. We do not yet know the depth of the changes we face, but all have a voice, and we are stronger together than apart.
Read a message from the AMS President: bit.ly/40QoIaJ
Read a message from the AMS President: bit.ly/40QoIaJ
February 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The weather & climate enterprise provides essential services that the public relies upon. We do not yet know the depth of the changes we face, but all have a voice, and we are stronger together than apart.
Read a message from the AMS President: bit.ly/40QoIaJ
Read a message from the AMS President: bit.ly/40QoIaJ
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🌪️The 2025 @girlswhochase.com virtual Spring Training is almost here!
Open to all ages and genders, this online event will provide storm chasing training for everyone—whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your expertise.
Learn more and get your ticket here: bit.ly/4dXM7vt
Open to all ages and genders, this online event will provide storm chasing training for everyone—whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your expertise.
Learn more and get your ticket here: bit.ly/4dXM7vt
February 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🌪️The 2025 @girlswhochase.com virtual Spring Training is almost here!
Open to all ages and genders, this online event will provide storm chasing training for everyone—whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your expertise.
Learn more and get your ticket here: bit.ly/4dXM7vt
Open to all ages and genders, this online event will provide storm chasing training for everyone—whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your expertise.
Learn more and get your ticket here: bit.ly/4dXM7vt
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I was a grad student when the 2007 IPCC report came out, the two highest emissions pathways predicted warming of 3.4 or 4 degrees. "A bit less than 3C" is still too high, but thanks to activists, scientists, and policymakers we have brought the number down. Our climate future is still being written.
New post on The Climate Brink from Zeke @hausfath.bsky.social about our climate future. With current policies, we’re on track for a bit less than 3C, with 2030 NDCs we’re on track for about 2.5C, and with net zero pledges we’re on track for a bit less than 2C.
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/moving-awa...
www.theclimatebrink.com/p/moving-awa...
Moving away from high-end emissions scenarios
I have a new commentary in Dialogues on Climate Change exploring climate outcomes in current policy scenarios
www.theclimatebrink.com
January 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I was a grad student when the 2007 IPCC report came out, the two highest emissions pathways predicted warming of 3.4 or 4 degrees. "A bit less than 3C" is still too high, but thanks to activists, scientists, and policymakers we have brought the number down. Our climate future is still being written.
I can’t tell you how delighted I have been by all the pigeon pics at #AMS2025. I hope this bird achieved its scientific, networking, and swag-acquiring goals!
When you're browsing the expo hall at #AMS2025 but you're late for someone's talk
January 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I can’t tell you how delighted I have been by all the pigeon pics at #AMS2025. I hope this bird achieved its scientific, networking, and swag-acquiring goals!
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This is an Euclea brownsvillea #moth. It's quite amazing how its wings fold, resembling a dragonfly, and its abdomen sometimes points upwards. The range of these small moths extends from Louisiana to California, covering Mexico, and reaching as far south as Brazil/Guyana.
#invertebrates #insects
#invertebrates #insects
January 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This is an Euclea brownsvillea #moth. It's quite amazing how its wings fold, resembling a dragonfly, and its abdomen sometimes points upwards. The range of these small moths extends from Louisiana to California, covering Mexico, and reaching as far south as Brazil/Guyana.
#invertebrates #insects
#invertebrates #insects
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the crazy part is this means the facebook we’ve all been experiencing for the past 5 years was the *good* version
NEW: Meta has quietly dismantled the system that prevented misinformation from spreading in the United States. Machine-learning classifiers that once identified viral hoaxes and limited their reach have now been switched off, Platformer has learned www.platformer.news/meta-ends-mi...
January 15, 2025 at 2:44 AM
the crazy part is this means the facebook we’ve all been experiencing for the past 5 years was the *good* version
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TODAY, 12pm!
We can’t wait to see everyone at the women’s atmospheric sciences luncheon with our friends @ams-women.bsky.social! 💃💃💜💜 #AMS2025
We can’t wait to see everyone at the women’s atmospheric sciences luncheon with our friends @ams-women.bsky.social! 💃💃💜💜 #AMS2025
January 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
TODAY, 12pm!
We can’t wait to see everyone at the women’s atmospheric sciences luncheon with our friends @ams-women.bsky.social! 💃💃💜💜 #AMS2025
We can’t wait to see everyone at the women’s atmospheric sciences luncheon with our friends @ams-women.bsky.social! 💃💃💜💜 #AMS2025
A few things heard at #AMS2025 this morning:
Communities already vulnerable are disproportionately hurt by wildfire damage.
Increasing urban wildfires=Black communities increasingly affected. (Lauren Taylor)
Heat risk may soon render 26% of Summer Olympic candidate cities nonviable. (Milena Raeber)
Communities already vulnerable are disproportionately hurt by wildfire damage.
Increasing urban wildfires=Black communities increasingly affected. (Lauren Taylor)
Heat risk may soon render 26% of Summer Olympic candidate cities nonviable. (Milena Raeber)
January 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A few things heard at #AMS2025 this morning:
Communities already vulnerable are disproportionately hurt by wildfire damage.
Increasing urban wildfires=Black communities increasingly affected. (Lauren Taylor)
Heat risk may soon render 26% of Summer Olympic candidate cities nonviable. (Milena Raeber)
Communities already vulnerable are disproportionately hurt by wildfire damage.
Increasing urban wildfires=Black communities increasingly affected. (Lauren Taylor)
Heat risk may soon render 26% of Summer Olympic candidate cities nonviable. (Milena Raeber)
Ashleigh Gardere, PolicyLink, on disaster recovery (post-Katrina and in general): "Biggest lesson is the way this idea that there are folks who matter and others who don’t trips us up. … Until we can see each other and value each other as a collective, we’re not going to be better off.” #AMS2025 …
January 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Ashleigh Gardere, PolicyLink, on disaster recovery (post-Katrina and in general): "Biggest lesson is the way this idea that there are folks who matter and others who don’t trips us up. … Until we can see each other and value each other as a collective, we’re not going to be better off.” #AMS2025 …
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Lt Gen Russel Honoré speaking bluntly at #AMS2025- “disaster capitalism” led to more hotels in New Orleans after Katrina than before. And Dr Allison Plyer says that increased resource inequity makes all of us more vulnerable during natural disasters. @ametsoc.bsky.social
January 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Lt Gen Russel Honoré speaking bluntly at #AMS2025- “disaster capitalism” led to more hotels in New Orleans after Katrina than before. And Dr Allison Plyer says that increased resource inequity makes all of us more vulnerable during natural disasters. @ametsoc.bsky.social