Amber Alexander
@amberawx.bsky.social
Meteorologist and climate scientist who wants to make the world a better place for all to live and thrive. Mom to a little human and two corgis residing in Omaha, NE.
9:45 PM and storms are now mainly in Nw Iowa. Power lines were reported down in Rock Valley. Isolated tornadoes are possible with this line, but the biggest threat is straight-line winds over 60mph.
July 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
9:45 PM and storms are now mainly in Nw Iowa. Power lines were reported down in Rock Valley. Isolated tornadoes are possible with this line, but the biggest threat is straight-line winds over 60mph.
Storm system developing over SE South Dakota as of 9:15 PM on 7/28.
Wind gusts have ranged from 60-87mph with 1-3” limbs broken and shingles blown off a house.
Looking at the colors, the pink and beige/yellow spots are where the radar is sampling 60mph+ winds.
Stay alert, Iowa!
Wind gusts have ranged from 60-87mph with 1-3” limbs broken and shingles blown off a house.
Looking at the colors, the pink and beige/yellow spots are where the radar is sampling 60mph+ winds.
Stay alert, Iowa!
July 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Storm system developing over SE South Dakota as of 9:15 PM on 7/28.
Wind gusts have ranged from 60-87mph with 1-3” limbs broken and shingles blown off a house.
Looking at the colors, the pink and beige/yellow spots are where the radar is sampling 60mph+ winds.
Stay alert, Iowa!
Wind gusts have ranged from 60-87mph with 1-3” limbs broken and shingles blown off a house.
Looking at the colors, the pink and beige/yellow spots are where the radar is sampling 60mph+ winds.
Stay alert, Iowa!
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Who's responsible for the climate crisis?
Two new studies try to answer this question: but whichever way we slice it, the answer doesn't change much.
The wealthiest are disproportionately responsible for the greatest emissions, and that's why climate change is so unfair.
An explanatory thread 🧵
Two new studies try to answer this question: but whichever way we slice it, the answer doesn't change much.
The wealthiest are disproportionately responsible for the greatest emissions, and that's why climate change is so unfair.
An explanatory thread 🧵
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Alt: Who Did It? GIF
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May 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Who's responsible for the climate crisis?
Two new studies try to answer this question: but whichever way we slice it, the answer doesn't change much.
The wealthiest are disproportionately responsible for the greatest emissions, and that's why climate change is so unfair.
An explanatory thread 🧵
Two new studies try to answer this question: but whichever way we slice it, the answer doesn't change much.
The wealthiest are disproportionately responsible for the greatest emissions, and that's why climate change is so unfair.
An explanatory thread 🧵
Reposted by Amber Alexander
If everyone lived like we do in Canada or the U.S., we’d need 5 planets to support us all. Australians & Koreans would each require more than 4 Earths. We are depleting nature’s ability to support life about 70% faster than it is able to regenerate. That's why I think every day should be Earth Day!
Isn’t every day Earth Day?
Cooking for the climate, counting Earths, and tracking time in nature
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April 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
If everyone lived like we do in Canada or the U.S., we’d need 5 planets to support us all. Australians & Koreans would each require more than 4 Earths. We are depleting nature’s ability to support life about 70% faster than it is able to regenerate. That's why I think every day should be Earth Day!
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The first #EarthDay in 1970 saw 20 million people take to the streets in the USA
It led to the EPA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act
Now, more than ever, we need a mass movement for the living world
It led to the EPA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act
Now, more than ever, we need a mass movement for the living world
April 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The first #EarthDay in 1970 saw 20 million people take to the streets in the USA
It led to the EPA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act
Now, more than ever, we need a mass movement for the living world
It led to the EPA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act
Now, more than ever, we need a mass movement for the living world
It was the perfect day to put up my art pole at our new house. And for us, Earth Day is every day. ❤️🌎
April 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
It was the perfect day to put up my art pole at our new house. And for us, Earth Day is every day. ❤️🌎
Severe weather is possible across Iowa today-here’s the first part of my update for Iowa Everywhere this morning. The main threat is large hail
April 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Severe weather is possible across Iowa today-here’s the first part of my update for Iowa Everywhere this morning. The main threat is large hail
I am genuinely wondering what other sustainable Americans do for toilet paper. For years I’ve purchased bamboo tp because of how much more sustainable it is than trees. Because bamboo only grows in certain parts of the world, the company I buy from sources it from china. It got me thinking-
April 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I am genuinely wondering what other sustainable Americans do for toilet paper. For years I’ve purchased bamboo tp because of how much more sustainable it is than trees. Because bamboo only grows in certain parts of the world, the company I buy from sources it from china. It got me thinking-