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Dr. Abby Frazier
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Climatologist studying drought & rainfall variability | Assistant Professor of Geography at Clark University | NCA5 chapter lead, Hawaii & Pacific Islands chapter | She/her | opinions mine
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I just created a quick map depicting which portions of the United States are now (as of today) or will imminently be (by early June) without 24/7 local National Weather Service coverage (per Washington Post reporting). #CAwx #CAfire #CAwater #ORwx #AKwx #WYwx #KSwx
May 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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More on this concern, as I was able to share with the NYT:

“There may well be a sixth National Climate Assessment...The question is whether it is going to reflect credible science and be of real use to our communities as they prepare for climate change.”
April 29, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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The NW Climate Adaptation Science Center has delivered hundreds of projects informing resource management in a changing climate. Our training programs provide the pipeline of climate-ready natural resource workers the NW desperately needs.

Proposed cuts to USGS would eliminate the CASC program.
Trump swings budget ax at USGS biology research
Plan to eliminate $307 million ecosystem program could face obstacles in Congress
www.science.org
April 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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New interview with the New York Times on the cuts threatening the Congressionally-mandated Sixth National Climate Assessment, where I am an author of the Southwest chapter. www.nytimes.com/2025... #climatechange #climateassessment #nca #usgcrp
Funding for National Climate Assessment Is Cut
The move raises concerns among scientists that the assessment, which is required by Congress, is now in jeopardy.
www.nytimes.com
April 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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@noaa.gov provides lifesaving science, service and stewardship to the nation. #SaveNOAA is a group of terminated NOAA employees fighting for reinstatement to continue to deliver Americans these critical services.

#SaveNOAA #NOAAStrong #NOAA #Science #Fed #FedEmployees #Federal #Layoffs
March 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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"Climate is a big target," a former Trump NOAA appointee tells @vox.com

DOGE attacks to dismantle NOAA are following the Project 2025 playbook. As the agency girds for massive cuts, Umair Irfan provides all of the context about what we stand to lose: www.vox.com/climate/4007...
Elon Musk is coming for our weather service
Job cuts, ideology, and a sharpie: Trump’s beef with an important scientific agency, explained.
www.vox.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Don't know what to say that doesn't seem hollow, but my heart is breaking for the awful disruption to the lives and work of federal employees that's going on right now -- and the terrible consequences that's going to cause for everyone. These folks are the backbone of our health and safety.
February 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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My city doing the right thing. Are you out there fighting for yours to do the same?
Massachusetts city Worcester votes to become ‘transgender sanctuary city’ in rebuke of Trump gender policies
The vote came in direct response to President Trump’s sweeping executive orders to change federal gender policy.
nypost.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Esri's free GIS for Climate Action course starts in less than 1 week! Join me, @katharinehayhoe.com, @globalecoguy.bsky.social and others to learn how to use the geographic approach to turn climate change around. Give a valentine 💚💝 to planet Earth --> go.esri.com/gis-climate-...
#geosky #gischat
February 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM