Jason Kaiser
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Tomer always makes the best visualizations, but this is up there with the best... an incredible overview of #Melissa's remarkable evolution over the past 5 days.
Multi-panel view of the last few days of Hurricane Melissa:
↖️ GOES-19 infrared brightness temp
↗️ GOES-19 visible satellite
↙️ Hurricane hunter planes & flight paths
↘️ Recon-derived flight level wind swath
⬇️ Estimated minimum pressure from recon dropsondes
↖️ GOES-19 infrared brightness temp
↗️ GOES-19 visible satellite
↙️ Hurricane hunter planes & flight paths
↘️ Recon-derived flight level wind swath
⬇️ Estimated minimum pressure from recon dropsondes
October 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Tomer always makes the best visualizations, but this is up there with the best... an incredible overview of #Melissa's remarkable evolution over the past 5 days.
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Having been involved with this report for the past 5 years, overall takeaways IMO are:
- Good news: we know (in great detail) the things the 🌎 needs to do to stay w/in 1.5°C!
- Good news: we are doing many of the things!
- Bad news: we’re not doing ANY of the things at the necessary speed or scale!
- Good news: we know (in great detail) the things the 🌎 needs to do to stay w/in 1.5°C!
- Good news: we are doing many of the things!
- Bad news: we’re not doing ANY of the things at the necessary speed or scale!
BREAKING: The #StateOfClimateAction 2025 finds the world is failing to act fast enough to combat the climate crisis and secure a livable future, with no indicators of global climate action currently on track for 2030. 🌏🌡️
Read the report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
Read the report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
October 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Having been involved with this report for the past 5 years, overall takeaways IMO are:
- Good news: we know (in great detail) the things the 🌎 needs to do to stay w/in 1.5°C!
- Good news: we are doing many of the things!
- Bad news: we’re not doing ANY of the things at the necessary speed or scale!
- Good news: we know (in great detail) the things the 🌎 needs to do to stay w/in 1.5°C!
- Good news: we are doing many of the things!
- Bad news: we’re not doing ANY of the things at the necessary speed or scale!
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October 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Organizers have reported 7 million attendees at the No Kings events and we’re happy to confirm 7 million and counting! More events are still happening across the country today, so we’ll need additional time to fully certify the final numbers.
October 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Organizers have reported 7 million attendees at the No Kings events and we’re happy to confirm 7 million and counting! More events are still happening across the country today, so we’ll need additional time to fully certify the final numbers.
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Nearly 135 GW now on OVATION as -Bz conditions continue! We could see the auroral oval keep expanding over mid-latitudes and views may dramatically improve during the next substorm expansion. Monitor resources like GOES Mag and webcams now:
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
go.theauroraguy.com/goesmag
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
go.theauroraguy.com/goesmag
September 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Nearly 135 GW now on OVATION as -Bz conditions continue! We could see the auroral oval keep expanding over mid-latitudes and views may dramatically improve during the next substorm expansion. Monitor resources like GOES Mag and webcams now:
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
go.theauroraguy.com/goesmag
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
go.theauroraguy.com/goesmag
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The auroral oval is expanding as we see more Bz south, but the next substorm will cause some nice views. We already saw one substorm, the next one is on the way. Monitor resources like webcams and magnetometers to time it right.
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
go.theauroraguy.com/goesmag
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
go.theauroraguy.com/goesmag
September 15, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The auroral oval is expanding as we see more Bz south, but the next substorm will cause some nice views. We already saw one substorm, the next one is on the way. Monitor resources like webcams and magnetometers to time it right.
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
go.theauroraguy.com/goesmag
go.theauroraguy.com/webcams
go.theauroraguy.com/goesmag
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With "extraordinary amounts of clean energy surging into the world’s energy system," the world has a chance to avert the worst of the climate crisis, says Bill McKibben. But so far, it's China taking the lead on the green transition as the U.S. doubles down on fossil fuels.
“Here Comes the Sun”: Bill McKibben on Renewable Energy, “Sun Day” & the “Last Chance” for Climate
As the Trump administration grows increasingly hostile to renewable energy, we speak with acclaimed environmentalist Bill McKibben about his new book, Here Comes the Sun, in which he lays out a hopefu...
www.democracynow.org
September 14, 2025 at 2:01 AM
With "extraordinary amounts of clean energy surging into the world’s energy system," the world has a chance to avert the worst of the climate crisis, says Bill McKibben. But so far, it's China taking the lead on the green transition as the U.S. doubles down on fossil fuels.
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Political violence is bad. It usually begets more political violence.
Celebrating political violence is bad. It usually encourages more political violence, against various targets.
Campus shootings are bad. They make everyone on campus less safe.
It's bad that what I wrote here is controversial.
Celebrating political violence is bad. It usually encourages more political violence, against various targets.
Campus shootings are bad. They make everyone on campus less safe.
It's bad that what I wrote here is controversial.
September 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Political violence is bad. It usually begets more political violence.
Celebrating political violence is bad. It usually encourages more political violence, against various targets.
Campus shootings are bad. They make everyone on campus less safe.
It's bad that what I wrote here is controversial.
Celebrating political violence is bad. It usually encourages more political violence, against various targets.
Campus shootings are bad. They make everyone on campus less safe.
It's bad that what I wrote here is controversial.
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Column: The Corporation for Public Broadcast is ‘winding down.’ What does that mean for public radio and TV?
I talk with media studies professor and public media expert Josh Shepperd for an explainer. In short, it's dire
Gift 🔗
I talk with media studies professor and public media expert Josh Shepperd for an explainer. In short, it's dire
Gift 🔗
Column: The Corporation for Public Broadcast is ‘winding down.’ What does that mean for public radio and TV?
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced it is “wind-down” operations. What does this mean for public radio and TV?
www.chicagotribune.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Column: The Corporation for Public Broadcast is ‘winding down.’ What does that mean for public radio and TV?
I talk with media studies professor and public media expert Josh Shepperd for an explainer. In short, it's dire
Gift 🔗
I talk with media studies professor and public media expert Josh Shepperd for an explainer. In short, it's dire
Gift 🔗
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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets today in NYC.
After marching, we surrounded 26 Federal Plaza—the building where ICE is kidnapping people and tearing families apart.
We sat in solidarity with those taken, and left flowers for those lost.
For what comes next go to GoodTroubleNYC.com
After marching, we surrounded 26 Federal Plaza—the building where ICE is kidnapping people and tearing families apart.
We sat in solidarity with those taken, and left flowers for those lost.
For what comes next go to GoodTroubleNYC.com
July 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets today in NYC.
After marching, we surrounded 26 Federal Plaza—the building where ICE is kidnapping people and tearing families apart.
We sat in solidarity with those taken, and left flowers for those lost.
For what comes next go to GoodTroubleNYC.com
After marching, we surrounded 26 Federal Plaza—the building where ICE is kidnapping people and tearing families apart.
We sat in solidarity with those taken, and left flowers for those lost.
For what comes next go to GoodTroubleNYC.com
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A recent study found that for every $1 invested in the National Weather Service, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
June 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A recent study found that for every $1 invested in the National Weather Service, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
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There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
May 31, 2025 at 4:43 AM
There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
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It's been death by a million papercuts to U.S. weather forecasts by the Trump administration, but yesterday's detailed 2026 budget feels like a deathblow. In today's @nytimes.com I ask: How far can we degrade our hurricane forecasting before people end up dead?
Opinion | How Far Can We Degrade Our Hurricane Forecasting Before People End Up Dead?
www.nytimes.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
It's been death by a million papercuts to U.S. weather forecasts by the Trump administration, but yesterday's detailed 2026 budget feels like a deathblow. In today's @nytimes.com I ask: How far can we degrade our hurricane forecasting before people end up dead?
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🚨 URGENT RESPONSE CALL 🚨
Trump’s Fool’s Gold Science EO is a dangerous sham.
It gives his appointees the power to dismiss entire bodies of research and punish researchers who fail to fall in line with his agenda.
We’ve launched an open letter.
SIGN & SHARE NOW: actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
Trump’s Fool’s Gold Science EO is a dangerous sham.
It gives his appointees the power to dismiss entire bodies of research and punish researchers who fail to fall in line with his agenda.
We’ve launched an open letter.
SIGN & SHARE NOW: actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
Sign The Open Letter to Stand Up For Science Now!
Science is under siege. Trump’s latest Executive Order calls for politically appointed science commissars to evaluate research. Join us in adding your name to our open letter condemning Trump’s escala...
actionnetwork.org
May 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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“Each part of NOAA plays a role in monitoring, understanding, and predicting how the environment in which we live, work, and play is doing, and how it affects each of us.” Dismantling NOAA would be bad for weather forecasting, bad for our economy, and bad for public health.
One NOAA: Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
We're about to learn how much we've depended on the seamless functionality of NOAA.
blog.ucs.org
May 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“Each part of NOAA plays a role in monitoring, understanding, and predicting how the environment in which we live, work, and play is doing, and how it affects each of us.” Dismantling NOAA would be bad for weather forecasting, bad for our economy, and bad for public health.
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NBC News updated story about NWS staffing issues and service reductions, including comments from respected former director of the NWS during modernization, Joe Friday. Glad to see that the points I made in my Substack article seem to align with his perspective. substack.com/@balancedwea...
April 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
NBC News updated story about NWS staffing issues and service reductions, including comments from respected former director of the NWS during modernization, Joe Friday. Glad to see that the points I made in my Substack article seem to align with his perspective. substack.com/@balancedwea...
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NOAA Regional Climate Centers’ contracts are lapsing, and they are shutting down. The administration wants Congress to eliminate the NOAA office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, which supports thousands of employees and university research. It’s up to you to advocate against these cuts!
April 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
NOAA Regional Climate Centers’ contracts are lapsing, and they are shutting down. The administration wants Congress to eliminate the NOAA office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, which supports thousands of employees and university research. It’s up to you to advocate against these cuts!
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America's two biggest public broadcasters, PBS and NPR, are facing an up-or-down vote over their federal funding for the first time in decades. I spoke with some local station leaders about what it means 🧵 www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/m...
PBS and NPR are in a once-in-a-generation funding fight. They might well lose | CNN Business
America’s two biggest public broadcasters, PBS and NPR, are facing an up-or-down vote over their federal funding for the first time in decades.
www.cnn.com
April 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
America's two biggest public broadcasters, PBS and NPR, are facing an up-or-down vote over their federal funding for the first time in decades. I spoke with some local station leaders about what it means 🧵 www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/m...
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Lowlights:
* Only 1 per day hand-edited forecasts
* Permanent 1 per day balloon launches if 25%+ vacancy at office
* No balloon launches if an office goes to 3 shifts/day
* Reduced shifts
* Combining offices
The world's example for weather services is being destroyed.
* Only 1 per day hand-edited forecasts
* Permanent 1 per day balloon launches if 25%+ vacancy at office
* No balloon launches if an office goes to 3 shifts/day
* Reduced shifts
* Combining offices
The world's example for weather services is being destroyed.
Weather Service Prepares for ‘Degraded Operations’ Amid Trump Cuts. Gift link: nyti.ms/42MeGJD
Weather Service Prepares for ‘Degraded Operations’ Amid Trump Cuts (Gift Article)
An internal document describes how severe shortages of meteorologists and other staff members could affect forecasts and other operations.
nyti.ms
April 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Lowlights:
* Only 1 per day hand-edited forecasts
* Permanent 1 per day balloon launches if 25%+ vacancy at office
* No balloon launches if an office goes to 3 shifts/day
* Reduced shifts
* Combining offices
The world's example for weather services is being destroyed.
* Only 1 per day hand-edited forecasts
* Permanent 1 per day balloon launches if 25%+ vacancy at office
* No balloon launches if an office goes to 3 shifts/day
* Reduced shifts
* Combining offices
The world's example for weather services is being destroyed.
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Take Action NOW to defend academic freedom and higher education. Say no to politics in our research. Sign our Open Letter below in support of institutions that are speaking out, and calling for others to join.
⬇️
sciforgood.org/support-academic-freedom/
#scienceforgood #defendresearch
⬇️
sciforgood.org/support-academic-freedom/
#scienceforgood #defendresearch
April 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Take Action NOW to defend academic freedom and higher education. Say no to politics in our research. Sign our Open Letter below in support of institutions that are speaking out, and calling for others to join.
⬇️
sciforgood.org/support-academic-freedom/
#scienceforgood #defendresearch
⬇️
sciforgood.org/support-academic-freedom/
#scienceforgood #defendresearch
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Basic Netflix—$100/year
Spotify Premium—$150/year
Xbox Game Pass—$180/year
NOAA—$21/year for the average US taxpayer
Spotify Premium—$150/year
Xbox Game Pass—$180/year
NOAA—$21/year for the average US taxpayer
Last one for Tax Day – NOAA 🌊
The average U.S. taxpayer contributes $21/year to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
💡 NOAA turns science into safety — for coasts, communities, & the climate. It helps safeguard lives, property, and ecosystems from rising seas and extreme weather.
The average U.S. taxpayer contributes $21/year to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
💡 NOAA turns science into safety — for coasts, communities, & the climate. It helps safeguard lives, property, and ecosystems from rising seas and extreme weather.
April 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Basic Netflix—$100/year
Spotify Premium—$150/year
Xbox Game Pass—$180/year
NOAA—$21/year for the average US taxpayer
Spotify Premium—$150/year
Xbox Game Pass—$180/year
NOAA—$21/year for the average US taxpayer
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🚨 The White House has outlined a plan to dismantle NOAA—the U.S.'s top climate and weather agency—and strip it of its climate research mission.
Instead, NOAA will be forced to help boost U.S. fossil fuel production.
Here's what you need to know. 🧵
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Instead, NOAA will be forced to help boost U.S. fossil fuel production.
Here's what you need to know. 🧵
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
White House outlines plan to gut NOAA, smother climate research
The agency’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research would be “eliminated as a line office,” according to a memo from the Office of Management and Budget.
www.politico.com
April 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🚨 The White House has outlined a plan to dismantle NOAA—the U.S.'s top climate and weather agency—and strip it of its climate research mission.
Instead, NOAA will be forced to help boost U.S. fossil fuel production.
Here's what you need to know. 🧵
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Instead, NOAA will be forced to help boost U.S. fossil fuel production.
Here's what you need to know. 🧵
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...