SoBoBob
@sobobob.bsky.social
Old White Guy, Humanist
Engineer, Explorer, Cyclist, Hiker, Skier, traveler, and opera buff (stories of bad decisions set to music). LotR and Hobbit fan Love learning the history of the peoples of the world as a series of wonderful (and scary) stories
Engineer, Explorer, Cyclist, Hiker, Skier, traveler, and opera buff (stories of bad decisions set to music). LotR and Hobbit fan Love learning the history of the peoples of the world as a series of wonderful (and scary) stories
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“Gutting @NCAR.bsky.social is putting American lives and property at higher risk of fire, because we’re not going to have the information that we need in order to really understand it and address how fires are increasing in a warming world,” said Jennifer Balch, a preeminent fire scientist.
December 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“Gutting @NCAR.bsky.social is putting American lives and property at higher risk of fire, because we’re not going to have the information that we need in order to really understand it and address how fires are increasing in a warming world,” said Jennifer Balch, a preeminent fire scientist.
Monday Report
December 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Monday Report
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The Boulder crowd at Broadway and Rayleigh today in support of NCAR. I spied Senator Hickenlooper.
December 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The Boulder crowd at Broadway and Rayleigh today in support of NCAR. I spied Senator Hickenlooper.
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New AMS Statement: Dismantling NSF’s National Center for Atmospheric Research would weaken U.S. leadership in weather, water, and climate science, putting public safety at risk.
For more than 60 years, NSF NCAR has improved forecasts and early warnings that save lives. More: https://bit.ly/4q6eChn
For more than 60 years, NSF NCAR has improved forecasts and early warnings that save lives. More: https://bit.ly/4q6eChn
December 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
New AMS Statement: Dismantling NSF’s National Center for Atmospheric Research would weaken U.S. leadership in weather, water, and climate science, putting public safety at risk.
For more than 60 years, NSF NCAR has improved forecasts and early warnings that save lives. More: https://bit.ly/4q6eChn
For more than 60 years, NSF NCAR has improved forecasts and early warnings that save lives. More: https://bit.ly/4q6eChn
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If you are in the US and you would like to send a message to your elected representative about the proposed dissolution of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, @agu.org makes it easy with a template here: agu.quorum.us/campaign/151... #AGU25
Save NCAR from being dismantled today!
The Trump Administration has vowed to dissolve the center that provides critical extreme weather and climate data for our nation.
agu.quorum.us
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
If you are in the US and you would like to send a message to your elected representative about the proposed dissolution of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, @agu.org makes it easy with a template here: agu.quorum.us/campaign/151... #AGU25
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The dismantling of NCAR should be the trending story on Bluesky, not the fucking Oscars leaving ABC for YouTube.
Trump moves to shut down Boulder climate research lab NCAR, drawing rebukes from Colorado officials
Federal lawmakers called the planned NCAR closure “deeply dangerous” and “blatantly retaliatory.” Gov. Jared Polis said: “If true, public safety is at risk and science…
www.denverpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The dismantling of NCAR should be the trending story on Bluesky, not the fucking Oscars leaving ABC for YouTube.
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NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
www.usatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
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Scientist at #AGU25 are speaking out to #SaveNCAR. Join more than 2000 of your colleagues to call or email your members of Congress to ask them to support NCAR today: agu.quorum.us/campaign/151...
December 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Scientist at #AGU25 are speaking out to #SaveNCAR. Join more than 2000 of your colleagues to call or email your members of Congress to ask them to support NCAR today: agu.quorum.us/campaign/151...
Speak Out to Save NCAR today!
Here is a tool to help you contact your Members of Congress, Supplied by the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
agu.quorum.us/campaign/151...
Here is a tool to help you contact your Members of Congress, Supplied by the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
agu.quorum.us/campaign/151...
Save NCAR from being dismantled today!
The Trump Administration has vowed to dissolve the center that provides critical extreme weather and climate data for our nation.
agu.quorum.us
December 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Speak Out to Save NCAR today!
Here is a tool to help you contact your Members of Congress, Supplied by the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
agu.quorum.us/campaign/151...
Here is a tool to help you contact your Members of Congress, Supplied by the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
agu.quorum.us/campaign/151...
Boulder @cclusa.org chapter meeting CANCELLED tonight
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Boulder @cclusa.org chapter meeting CANCELLED tonight
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In case you missed it live, a full recording of my rapid-response livestream regarding news surrounding the proposed imminent and sudden dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is now available.
Special rapid response stream re: proposed dismantling of National Center for Atmospheric Research
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme #weather and #climate. 12/17/2025 topic: This will be a special emergency livestream to discuss the context and broader implications of breaking news last n
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December 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
In case you missed it live, a full recording of my rapid-response livestream regarding news surrounding the proposed imminent and sudden dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is now available.
More Seasonal Stuff:
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The Mouse
YouTube video by Celestial Navigations - Topic
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December 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
More Seasonal Stuff:
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The Train by Celestial Navigations
YouTube video by Blake Grantham
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December 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
It's that time of year! youtu.be/QgvOPAEdeZI?...
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December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025
“For the last couple of months, Senator Rumson has suggested that being president of this country was to a certain extent about character.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
December 15, 2025
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December 15, 2025
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December 15, 2025
“For the last couple of months, Senator Rumson has suggested that being president of this country was to a certain extent about character.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
December 15, 2025
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Human-caused climate change is settled science.
Our grassroots volunteers will continue to lobby Congress for evidence-based climate solutions, no matter what the EPA's website says.
Our grassroots volunteers will continue to lobby Congress for evidence-based climate solutions, no matter what the EPA's website says.
The EPA has removed information from its website on the human drivers of warming.
Read more: bit.ly/4iSgebB
Read more: bit.ly/4iSgebB
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Human-caused climate change is settled science.
Our grassroots volunteers will continue to lobby Congress for evidence-based climate solutions, no matter what the EPA's website says.
Our grassroots volunteers will continue to lobby Congress for evidence-based climate solutions, no matter what the EPA's website says.
Boulder @cclusa.org people Chapter Meeting coming up this Wednesday evening!
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Boulder @cclusa.org people Chapter Meeting coming up this Wednesday evening!
Renewables have now overtaken coal in global power generation. 🔌🧪💡☀️💨💧🔋 www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
Renewables overtake coal – and other latest energy news
Top energy news: Renewable energies overtake coal; IEA urges grid investment; US energy firms spend billions on gas pipelines.
www.weforum.org
December 14, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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First 500 pieces complete for my @cclusa.org puzzle-a-thon!
Thanks to my lovely friends, family members and colleagues who have pledged: charity.pledgeit.org/2025YEF/@Fla...
Every donation helps train and organize everyday people to lobby Congress for climate action.
Thanks to my lovely friends, family members and colleagues who have pledged: charity.pledgeit.org/2025YEF/@Fla...
Every donation helps train and organize everyday people to lobby Congress for climate action.
December 6, 2025 at 4:57 AM
First 500 pieces complete for my @cclusa.org puzzle-a-thon!
Thanks to my lovely friends, family members and colleagues who have pledged: charity.pledgeit.org/2025YEF/@Fla...
Every donation helps train and organize everyday people to lobby Congress for climate action.
Thanks to my lovely friends, family members and colleagues who have pledged: charity.pledgeit.org/2025YEF/@Fla...
Every donation helps train and organize everyday people to lobby Congress for climate action.
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Today I am supporting my organization @cclusa.org!
We have done amazing work this year training individuals to engage in climate action!
Your support will help us continue this work in 2026!
charity.pledgeit.org/2025YEF/@kar...
We have done amazing work this year training individuals to engage in climate action!
Your support will help us continue this work in 2026!
charity.pledgeit.org/2025YEF/@kar...
Support Karina Ramirez - CCE 2025 Year-End Fundraiser
Every year, corporations pour billions into lobbying because it gets results. But Citizens’ Climate is different. We’re a nonpartisan, grassroots lobbying team fighting for a brighter, healthier futur...
charity.pledgeit.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Today I am supporting my organization @cclusa.org!
We have done amazing work this year training individuals to engage in climate action!
Your support will help us continue this work in 2026!
charity.pledgeit.org/2025YEF/@kar...
We have done amazing work this year training individuals to engage in climate action!
Your support will help us continue this work in 2026!
charity.pledgeit.org/2025YEF/@kar...
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U.S. forests offset 12% of our annual climate pollution, with the potential to do even more. But with wildfires increasing, they need some help.
That's why we've worked hard to support the #FixOurForests Act this year!
Here's what we've been up to: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/policy/...
That's why we've worked hard to support the #FixOurForests Act this year!
Here's what we've been up to: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/policy/...
Our Fix Our Forests advocacy in 2025
As the Fix Our Forests Act awaits a floor vote in the Senate, let’s take a look back at our 2025 advocacy efforts to advance this bill.
citizensclimatelobby.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
U.S. forests offset 12% of our annual climate pollution, with the potential to do even more. But with wildfires increasing, they need some help.
That's why we've worked hard to support the #FixOurForests Act this year!
Here's what we've been up to: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/policy/...
That's why we've worked hard to support the #FixOurForests Act this year!
Here's what we've been up to: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/policy/...
Join @cclusa.org and your local chapter to work for climate solutions.
Human-caused climate change is settled science.
Our grassroots volunteers will continue to lobby Congress for evidence-based climate solutions, no matter what the EPA's website says.
Our grassroots volunteers will continue to lobby Congress for evidence-based climate solutions, no matter what the EPA's website says.
The EPA has removed information from its website on the human drivers of warming.
Read more: bit.ly/4iSgebB
Read more: bit.ly/4iSgebB
December 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Join @cclusa.org and your local chapter to work for climate solutions.