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BREAKING: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is illegally closing 13 campus buildings (including ~100 laboratories).
Report coming from GESTA, the Goddard employee union
Report coming from GESTA, the Goddard employee union
November 2, 2025 at 4:55 AM
BREAKING: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is illegally closing 13 campus buildings (including ~100 laboratories).
Report coming from GESTA, the Goddard employee union
Report coming from GESTA, the Goddard employee union
In the early 80s, #sumnercrane, Rudolph Grey and Arto Lindsay all signed the name Jack Texas to their visual art. Sumner and Rudolph did works based on comic book panels by Sumner's hero, artist Bob Powell, including a couple of Powell's "Cave Girl" character. More here bit.ly/49d6hTq
The Sumner Files: Jack Texas, Bob Powell, and Cave Girl, early 1980s
This week I’m jumping to the early 1980s.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
In the early 80s, #sumnercrane, Rudolph Grey and Arto Lindsay all signed the name Jack Texas to their visual art. Sumner and Rudolph did works based on comic book panels by Sumner's hero, artist Bob Powell, including a couple of Powell's "Cave Girl" character. More here bit.ly/49d6hTq
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"But perhaps the most consequential long-term loss for federal science is that of institutional knowledge and expertise — and the downstream effects on the training of early-career researchers."
"We lost people with decades of experience and everyone who was very early career, ...”
"We lost people with decades of experience and everyone who was very early career, ...”
Dismantling of US federal agencies will ‘destroy science’
From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and ...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
"But perhaps the most consequential long-term loss for federal science is that of institutional knowledge and expertise — and the downstream effects on the training of early-career researchers."
"We lost people with decades of experience and everyone who was very early career, ...”
"We lost people with decades of experience and everyone who was very early career, ...”
In which I introduce Sumner's art, starting with what I think may be the first paintings I ever saw in my life. In these, Sumner was strongly influenced by his teacher Milton Resnick. He also put in found objects, at least one of which has great personal meaning for me. bit.ly/4hQAGcj
The Sumner Files: Large abstract expressionist paintings, 1960s
This is the first post in which I am presenting any of Sumner’s visual art.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In which I introduce Sumner's art, starting with what I think may be the first paintings I ever saw in my life. In these, Sumner was strongly influenced by his teacher Milton Resnick. He also put in found objects, at least one of which has great personal meaning for me. bit.ly/4hQAGcj
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🚨The Moore Lab at UC Davis is hiring!🚨
Post-doc for a project with @adamsobel.bsky.social on the valuation of climate information for adaptation
Could be a good fit for an environmental economist or a climate scientist - flexible start date and location
Apply by Dec 1st: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07346
Post-doc for a project with @adamsobel.bsky.social on the valuation of climate information for adaptation
Could be a good fit for an environmental economist or a climate scientist - flexible start date and location
Apply by Dec 1st: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07346
Postdoctoral Scholar - Environmental Science & Policy
University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!
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November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🚨The Moore Lab at UC Davis is hiring!🚨
Post-doc for a project with @adamsobel.bsky.social on the valuation of climate information for adaptation
Could be a good fit for an environmental economist or a climate scientist - flexible start date and location
Apply by Dec 1st: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07346
Post-doc for a project with @adamsobel.bsky.social on the valuation of climate information for adaptation
Could be a good fit for an environmental economist or a climate scientist - flexible start date and location
Apply by Dec 1st: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07346
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October 26 5pm ET: #Melissa, unfortunately, has never looked better on satellite. The NHC indicates Melissa is now up to 145 mph winds (Category 4). We'll see if this goes Category 5 in the next 24-48 hours.
High potential for catastrophic impacts in Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola. Heartbreaking.
High potential for catastrophic impacts in Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola. Heartbreaking.
October 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
October 26 5pm ET: #Melissa, unfortunately, has never looked better on satellite. The NHC indicates Melissa is now up to 145 mph winds (Category 4). We'll see if this goes Category 5 in the next 24-48 hours.
High potential for catastrophic impacts in Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola. Heartbreaking.
High potential for catastrophic impacts in Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola. Heartbreaking.
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"Damaging winds and heavy rainfall... will cause catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides before potentially devastating winds arrive... Extensive infrastructural damage, long-duration power and communication outages, and isolation of communities are expected." 💔😔
October 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
"Damaging winds and heavy rainfall... will cause catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides before potentially devastating winds arrive... Extensive infrastructural damage, long-duration power and communication outages, and isolation of communities are expected." 💔😔
My late uncle Sumner had 15 minutes of fame in the 1970s as a member of the band Mars. But there was much more to him. I wrote a little biographical essay. Though only a few pages, I believe this is the most substantial written document of his life and work that yet exists. bit.ly/3L63zFb
The Sumner Files: A short biography of Sumner Crane
Photo by Catherine Lehman
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October 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My late uncle Sumner had 15 minutes of fame in the 1970s as a member of the band Mars. But there was much more to him. I wrote a little biographical essay. Though only a few pages, I believe this is the most substantial written document of his life and work that yet exists. bit.ly/3L63zFb
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For those interested, I’ll giving a departmental colloquium on “Nine months in the federal assault on climate science” on 10/29 at 11:30am EDT
Register here:
Register here:
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: EPS Colloquium 11:30am Oct 29 Robert Kopp Speaking. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Title: Nine months in the federal assault on climate science
Abstract: 2025 has witnessed rapid democratic backsliding in the United States, characterized by efforts by the federal executive to consol...
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October 16, 2025 at 1:40 AM
For those interested, I’ll giving a departmental colloquium on “Nine months in the federal assault on climate science” on 10/29 at 11:30am EDT
Register here:
Register here:
It was a pleasure to talk with Matt Goldklang at the Man Group about climate risk, for his nice article on the subject in their newsletter, "Lets get geophysical." I hate looking at myself on video though... maybe just listen with picture off😑 letsgetgeophysical.substack.com/p/decoding-c...
Decoding Climate Uncertainty
Quick Take: Don’t let uncertainty in science deter you.
letsgetgeophysical.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It was a pleasure to talk with Matt Goldklang at the Man Group about climate risk, for his nice article on the subject in their newsletter, "Lets get geophysical." I hate looking at myself on video though... maybe just listen with picture off😑 letsgetgeophysical.substack.com/p/decoding-c...
I've started a substack newsletter. If you've liked my podcast or media articles, you might like this too. In the short term, mostly about my late uncle, artist Sumner Crane. But eventually, climate, life, politics etc. First post is just saying hi, real content soon. substack.com/home/post/p-...
Hello World
If you’re reading this, you probably already know me.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I've started a substack newsletter. If you've liked my podcast or media articles, you might like this too. In the short term, mostly about my late uncle, artist Sumner Crane. But eventually, climate, life, politics etc. First post is just saying hi, real content soon. substack.com/home/post/p-...
Looking forward to visiting Brown!
Join IBES for "Usable Climate Science: Calculating Climate Risk in an Era of Extremes" with Columbia Prof Adam Sobel!
October 31 | 3pm seminar | 4pm reception | 13 Brown St & livestream
Learn more: https://events.brown.edu/ibes/event/318751-seminar-and-reception-usable-climate-science-calculat
October 31 | 3pm seminar | 4pm reception | 13 Brown St & livestream
Learn more: https://events.brown.edu/ibes/event/318751-seminar-and-reception-usable-climate-science-calculat
October 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Looking forward to visiting Brown!
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📣 Postdoc opportunity alert! Join our dynamic community of Earth, environmental, and climate scientists as LDEO postdoctoral fellow. Principal criteria: scientific excellence + clear plan to investigate problems at forefront of Earth science. ➡️ Apply by Nov 7: lamont.columbia.edu/about/postdo...
October 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
📣 Postdoc opportunity alert! Join our dynamic community of Earth, environmental, and climate scientists as LDEO postdoctoral fellow. Principal criteria: scientific excellence + clear plan to investigate problems at forefront of Earth science. ➡️ Apply by Nov 7: lamont.columbia.edu/about/postdo...
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Our friends @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social have just begun their own 24 hour livestream to #saveAIDSresearch. Go support them and learn about what decades of federally funded science has achieved and we stand to lose!
Join us on 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research NOW to hear about the incredible successes of the NIH-funded HIV research networks, with leaders Myron Cohen, Larry Corey, Joseph Eron, and Sharon Nachman on YouTube: bit.ly/45Qftts #saveAIDSresearch #HIV
September 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Our friends @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social have just begun their own 24 hour livestream to #saveAIDSresearch. Go support them and learn about what decades of federally funded science has achieved and we stand to lose!
We're hiring! We have an open search for an Assistant Professor in physics of the ocean and/or atmosphere in Columbia's Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Please circulate this information to good candidates, and apply yourself if you are one! Ad & link to apply: apply.interfolio.com/173819
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September 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We're hiring! We have an open search for an Assistant Professor in physics of the ocean and/or atmosphere in Columbia's Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Please circulate this information to good candidates, and apply yourself if you are one! Ad & link to apply: apply.interfolio.com/173819
Today is a day of action to protect science and American innovation. Email Congress, call your representative. www.protectscienceandinnovation.org
Protect Science and Innovation
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July 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Today is a day of action to protect science and American innovation. Email Congress, call your representative. www.protectscienceandinnovation.org
I was thrilled that @climatefran.bsky.social let me play a supporting role in this work. It's a step towards the big goal of a broad theoretical framework for adaptation-oriented climate risk science.
New paper out today in @iopp-environment.bsky.social with @adamsobel.bsky.social illustrating how a value of information (VOI) framework can be useful for evaluating climate information intended for risk management and adaptation decisions:
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#climaterisk #EconSky
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I was thrilled that @climatefran.bsky.social let me play a supporting role in this work. It's a step towards the big goal of a broad theoretical framework for adaptation-oriented climate risk science.
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If Trump's proposed budget were adopted, it would end the United States' longstanding dominance as the world leader in science and innovation.
Trump Seeks to Cut Basic Scientific Research by Roughly One-Third, Report Shows
An analysis by the American Association for the Advancement of Science shows the impact of the administration’s budget plan on the kind of studies that produce the most breakthroughs.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If Trump's proposed budget were adopted, it would end the United States' longstanding dominance as the world leader in science and innovation.
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Thanks Adam for sharing what's going on with us with everyone else!
You mention the Weather and Climate Livestream at the end, recording were just posted to Youtube! bsky.app/profile/wcli...
You mention the Weather and Climate Livestream at the end, recording were just posted to Youtube! bsky.app/profile/wcli...
The 💯-hour Weather and Climate Livestream is now available on YouTube! Head to www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcWR... to rewatch your favorite talks, catch up on the parts you missed, and learn how you can help Save America's Forecasts. And there's still time to call your reps at wclivestream.com/act
The 100-Hour Weather & Climate Livestream, Part 1
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June 26, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Thanks Adam for sharing what's going on with us with everyone else!
You mention the Weather and Climate Livestream at the end, recording were just posted to Youtube! bsky.app/profile/wcli...
You mention the Weather and Climate Livestream at the end, recording were just posted to Youtube! bsky.app/profile/wcli...
Both science and universities in the US are in the process of being devastated by our current president and his administration. I felt compelled to use my little platform to say something about this. So instead of my uncle, I'm talking about this instead, this week on the podcast. bit.ly/3Ta2FIE
The Trump-Induced Crisis in U.S. Science
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June 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Both science and universities in the US are in the process of being devastated by our current president and his administration. I felt compelled to use my little platform to say something about this. So instead of my uncle, I'm talking about this instead, this week on the podcast. bit.ly/3Ta2FIE
On the latest episode of The Sumner Files: the legendary Connie Burg! Connie was essential to the sounds of Mars and John Gavanti, and stayed lifelong friends with Sumner, as evidenced by how many of his paintings feature her face. It was an honor and a pleasure!
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deep-convection.org/2025/06/11/t...
The Sumner Files, Episode Eight: Connie Burg
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June 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
On the latest episode of The Sumner Files: the legendary Connie Burg! Connie was essential to the sounds of Mars and John Gavanti, and stayed lifelong friends with Sumner, as evidenced by how many of his paintings feature her face. It was an honor and a pleasure!
deep-convection.org/2025/06/11/t...
deep-convection.org/2025/06/11/t...
Thanks so much to Karen Smith and Stuart Livingstone for having me on their Emerging Environments podcast. We talked mostly about the current crisis in US science, but also life & career choices, science communication, etc. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...
Emerging Environments
Science Podcast · Updated Semimonthly · Join hosts Stu Livingstone and Karen Smith as they put a spotlight on the people that are studying and thinking about environmental change. There is so much sci...
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June 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Thanks so much to Karen Smith and Stuart Livingstone for having me on their Emerging Environments podcast. We talked mostly about the current crisis in US science, but also life & career choices, science communication, etc. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...
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Trump's Budget is out. For NOAA, it's exactly what the previous passback document showed.
Trump administration eliminations NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in its ongoing fight against science and reality.
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Trump administration eliminations NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in its ongoing fight against science and reality.
www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...
May 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Trump's Budget is out. For NOAA, it's exactly what the previous passback document showed.
Trump administration eliminations NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in its ongoing fight against science and reality.
www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...
Trump administration eliminations NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in its ongoing fight against science and reality.
www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...