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Mark Eakin
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Climate change & coral reefs. Retired from NOAA. EV driver and EVangelist.
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The world will blow past U.N. climate goals in four years.
Emission-rate increases will accelerate in the U.S. and E.U. but will slow in China and India, according to a report published Wednesday. wapo.st/47VQhCV
The world will blow past U.N. climate goals in four years, report finds
Emission-rate increases will accelerate in the U.S. and E.U. but will slow in China and India, according to a report published Wednesday.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Republicans can send $20 billion to Argentina but won’t spend 1¢ to keep down American’s healthcare. Premiums for health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act are soaring because of the expiration of enhanced subsidies at the heart of the government shutdown. wapo.st/4hRc1V9
ACA health care premiums are rising. These 8 Americans showed us how much.
Premiums for health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act are soaring because of the expiration of enhanced subsidies at the heart of the government shutdown.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Welcome to the new ICRS account! The International Coral Reef Society (ICRS) was founded in 1980 and is the principal association to which coral reef scientists, managers and enthusiasts from across the world belong. Swipe to learn a bit more about us, our vision and our mission!
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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ICRS Darwin Medal Nominations due Dec. 15
The ICRS Darwin Medal is the Society’s highest recognition, awarded every four years to a distinguished late-career society member who has made significant scientific contributions recognized globally throughout their career. coralreefs.org/awards-honor...
October 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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The background has a light blue tone with a faint brain coral pattern. Across the upper half of the page, there is a horizontal darker blue band separating the patterned background from the main portrait area. At the center of the page is a circular photo of John Burt, who is smiling and wearing a beige blazer over a vertically striped purple dress shirt against a light background. Below his photo, in uppercase white text, it reads “JOHN BURT” and directly underneath, “TREASURER.” Beneath that, in smaller white uppercase letters, it says “NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES”. In the lower right corner of the page is a small ICRS logo, as described previously. The background has a light blue tone with a faint brain coral pattern. Across the upper half of the page, there is a horizontal darker blue band separating the patterned background from the main portrait area. At the center of the page is a circular photo of Mariana Rocha de Souza, who is smiling and wearing a dark blue t-shirt with white polka dots. Below her photo, in uppercase white text, it reads “MARIANA ROCHA DE SOUZA” and directly underneath, “RECORDING SECRETARY”. Beneath that, in smaller white uppercase letters, it says “HAWAII INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY, USA.” In the lower right corner of the page is a small ICRS logo, as described previously. The background has a light blue tone with a faint brain coral pattern. Across the upper half of the page, there is a horizontal darker blue band separating the patterned background from the main portrait area. At the center of the page is a circular photo of Morgan Pratchett, who is smiling and wearing a black blazer over a white dress shirt. Below his photo, in uppercase white text, it reads: “MORGAN PRATCHETT” and directly underneath,“EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF ‘CORAL REEFS’.” Beneath that, in smaller white uppercase letters, it says:“JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA”. In the lower right corner of the page is a small ICRS logo, as described previously.
October 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Meet the ICRS Officers 🌊

The ICRS is led by a volunteer team of Officers and a Council, each serving four-year terms with elections every 2 years.

In this post, we’re shining a spotlight on the Officers, a dedicated team helping steer the Society’s mission to advance coral reef science worldwide.
The cover image has a blue background with a brain coral pattern. In the center, there is the round ICRS logo, with a blue gradient background. Inside the logo, in the lower left, there is a drawing of a brain coral, and in the upper right, a drawing of a school of fish. Around the logo, centered, is the text in uppercase letters: "MEET THE ICRS OFFICERS". In the lower right corner of the page, there is a small ICRS logo, as previously described. The background has a light blue tone with a faint brain coral pattern. Across the upper half of the page, there is a horizontal darker blue band separating the patterned background from the main portrait area. At the center of the page is a circular photo of Christian R. Voolstra, who is smiling and wearing a black sweater. Below his photo, in uppercase white text, it reads:“CHRISTIAN R. VOOLSTRA” and directly underneath, “PRESIDENT.” Beneath that, in smaller white uppercase letters, it says: “UNIVERSITY OF KONSTANZ, GERMANY”. In the lower right corner of the page, there is a small ICRS logo, as previously described. The background has a light blue tone with a faint brain coral pattern. Across the upper half of the page, there is a horizontal darker blue band separating the patterned background from the main portrait area. At the center of the page is a circular photo of Tracy Ainsworth, who is smiling and wearing a beige vest over a black t-shirt. Below her photo, in uppercase white text, it reads: “TRACY AINSWORTH” and directly underneath, in the same style,“VICE-PRESIDENT/EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE CHAIR.” Beneath that, in smaller white uppercase letters, it says:“THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA”. In the lower right corner of the page, there is a small ICRS logo, as previously described. The background has a light blue tone with a faint brain coral pattern. Across the upper half of the page, there is a horizontal darker blue band separating the patterned background from the main portrait area. At the center of the page is a circular photo of C. Mark Eakin, who is smiling and wearing a brown t-shirt against a black background. Below his photo, in uppercase white text, it reads: “C. MARK EAKIN” and directly underneath, “CORRESPONDING SECRETARY AND COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE CHAIR.” Beneath that, in smaller white uppercase letters, it says:“CORALS AND CLIMATE, USA”. In the lower right corner of the page, there is a small ICRS logo, as previously described.
October 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Trump is cutting climate satellites. That could affect weather prediction.
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Trump is cutting climate satellites. That could affect weather prediction.
The Trump administration is scrapping satellite observations of Earth that officials say go beyond the essential task of predicting the weather.
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September 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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U.N. court rules countries have duty to limit greenhouse emissions: "The United Nations’ highest judicial body ruled Wednesday that nations have a “duty” to prevent environmental harm and are obliged to limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions" wapo.st/3UtmvyU
U.N. court rules countries have duty to limit greenhouse emissions
The International Court of Justice was asked to rule on whether nations are obligated under international law to protect the Earth’s climate from planet-warming emissions.
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July 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Trump promised to restore “Gold Standard Science”. Now we know what he meant: if you have the gold you can set the standards, including nepotism. NIH official fired amid probe of contract used to potentially hire spouse, officials say wapo.st/4nR3jss
NIH official fired amid probe of contract used to potentially hire spouse, officials say
NIH chief operating officer Eric Schnabel was fired as officials were looking into whether a $3.3 million contract could have benefited his spouse.
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July 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Because we all know severe rainfall and flooding isn’t important, right? NOAA was developing a tool to help communities prepare for future rainfall. Trump officials stopped it. wapo.st/3TMYumh
NOAA was developing a tool to help communities prepare for future rainfall. Trump officials stopped it.
The tool would have projected how climate change could affect rainfall frequency and intensity in communities across the nation.
wapo.st
July 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Last Chance for EV Tax Credits: Updates, Eligibility & Expert Advice:
EV tax credits expire Sept. 30.
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📣 July Newsletter: What You Need To Know About EV Tax Credits Now
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July 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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FINAL REMINDER: Call for session proposals

Tēnā koutou katoa,

This is a final reminder that the deadline for session proposals for the 16th International Coral Reef Symposium, Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand closes next week, on Weds JULY 16th 2025. Details are below.
icrs.bsky.social ICRS International Coral Reef Society @icrs.bsky.social · Jun 5
1/6 Call for session proposals

16th International Coral Reef Symposium, 19–24th July 2026, Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Session proposal deadline: Sunday 15th June 2025.
Details and submission link at www.icrs2026.nz/call-for-ses...
Call for Session Proposals
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July 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Please take 5 min this morning to call your House rep and urge them to vote NO to the reconciliation bill. The vote could happen any minute. This is your chance to make your voice count! Do it for all the passionate CCLers you know! citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...

#climate #action
Tell Congress to protect the clean energy tax credits
Tell Congress we want this investment in American jobs and affordable clean energy.
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July 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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In another move by the Trump administration that will result in greater loss of lives and property, Pentagon will no longer share satellite data that tracks hurricanes overnight wapo.st/44ImQDK
Pentagon will no longer share satellite data that tracks hurricanes overnight
Scientists were initially given less than a week to prepare for the loss of microwave observations that are key in detecting rapid intensification of storms.
wapo.st
July 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Major US climate website likely to be shut down after almost all staff fired
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Major US climate website likely to be shut down after almost all staff fired
Exclusive: Climate.gov, which supports public education on climate science, will soon no longer publish new content
www.theguardian.com
June 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Congratulations to all the ICRS award winners!
icrs.bsky.social ICRS International Coral Reef Society @icrs.bsky.social · Jun 11
The Officers and Council of the International Coral Reef Society are pleased to announce the 2025 ICRS Award Winners:
June 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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“There is no way, barring geoengineering, to prevent global temperatures from going over 1.5 degrees” wapo.st/4mJPo7c
Earth is likely to cross a key climate threshold in two years
A new World Meteorological Organization report spells the end of the world’s most famous climate goal.
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May 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Most new cars in Norway are EVs. How a freezing country beat range anxiety. wapo.st/4mDXhL6
Most new cars in Norway are EVs. How a freezing country beat range anxiety.
A visit to the northernmost region in Europe’s northernmost country offers a window into how to make electric vehicles the car of choice.
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May 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Take someone for a ride in your EV!
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10,000 EV Rides
The 10,000 EV Rides campaign empowers EV owners to give friends, family, and colleagues a firsthand experience in an EV.
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May 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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NOAA scrambles to fill forecasting jobs as hurricane season looms. The worker shortages have forced several offices to stop operating 24 hours a day. wapo.st/3S2tGNB
NOAA scrambles to fill forecasting jobs as hurricane season looms
As the administration scrambles to fill critical vacancies, the work force shortages have meanwhile forced several offices to stop operating 24 hours a day.
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May 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Trump calls Mohammed bin Salman a “great man” because Trump would also like to murder journalists and get away with it
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Andy Borowitz on Substack
Trump calls Mohammed bin Salman a “great man” because Trump would also like to murder journalists and get away with it
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May 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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tRump’s negotiators announced U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods would be reduced from 145 to 30 percent. Beijing said it would cut its blanket tariffs on American products from 125 to 10 percent.
May 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Poor Elon running DOGE and not taking a salary. U.S. pushes nations facing tariffs to approve Musk’s Starlink. wapo.st/3GIrckO
U.S. pushes nations facing tariffs to approve Musk’s Starlink, cables show
Some countries have turned to the satellite internet firm in preparation for trade talks, State Department staffers wrote. The U.S. has a strategic interest in countering Chinese internet providers, b...
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May 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Commerce Department employees caught up in a legal battle over their mass firings are now learning that their health care coverage was cut off weeks ago, even though they were paying their premiums.
Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured
Commerce Department employees caught up in a legal battle over their mass firings are now learning that their health care coverage was cut off weeks ago, even though they were paying their premiums.
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April 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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#Arctic sea ice volume was about 36% below the 1979 level and 20% below the 1979-2024 average in March 2025

+ More graphics: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i.... Data simulated from PIOMAS.
Line graph time series of daily mean Arctic sea ice volume for each year from 1979 to 2025 using shades of red, white and blue. A seasonal cycle is shown with thicker ice in late winter and thinner ice in late summer. A long-term decreasing trend is also visible. Data is from PIOMAS v2.1.
April 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM