Holly
@nwclimate.bsky.social
Sharing information on climate change, climate adaptation and mitigation. Focused on Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Idaho.
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Here's the aurora at regular speed last night in Anchorage, AK. This is my favorite type of aurora, fast moving with pink/white tones at the bottom of green curtains. 😍
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Here's the aurora at regular speed last night in Anchorage, AK. This is my favorite type of aurora, fast moving with pink/white tones at the bottom of green curtains. 😍
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2X increase in the most extreme hurrucanes!
Looking at every Cat 4 & 5 in the Atlantic since 1980 (reliable records/ data gathering) I broke the record into 2 equal parts.
1980-2002 and 2003-2025
The most recent period has more than double the number of most intense hurricanes in the Atlantic!…
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Looking at every Cat 4 & 5 in the Atlantic since 1980 (reliable records/ data gathering) I broke the record into 2 equal parts.
1980-2002 and 2003-2025
The most recent period has more than double the number of most intense hurricanes in the Atlantic!…
1/
October 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
2X increase in the most extreme hurrucanes!
Looking at every Cat 4 & 5 in the Atlantic since 1980 (reliable records/ data gathering) I broke the record into 2 equal parts.
1980-2002 and 2003-2025
The most recent period has more than double the number of most intense hurricanes in the Atlantic!…
1/
Looking at every Cat 4 & 5 in the Atlantic since 1980 (reliable records/ data gathering) I broke the record into 2 equal parts.
1980-2002 and 2003-2025
The most recent period has more than double the number of most intense hurricanes in the Atlantic!…
1/
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We’re not going to sci-comm our way out of federal attacks on science, but it’s also never been more important for the public to understand the value of our science and the threats that face it.
The media offers scientists a megaphone for doing this. Come learn how to use it effectively.👇🏼
The media offers scientists a megaphone for doing this. Come learn how to use it effectively.👇🏼
✨ Join us for an upcoming webinar with @allisonagsten.bsky.social to learn how to effectively share your stories with the public as an engaged scientist!
🎤 Sharing Your Science with the Media to Highlight its Value to the Public
🗓️ Wed 11/5 @ 2 pm PT
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🎤 Sharing Your Science with the Media to Highlight its Value to the Public
🗓️ Wed 11/5 @ 2 pm PT
🔗 Register bit.ly/4oro4KM
October 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We’re not going to sci-comm our way out of federal attacks on science, but it’s also never been more important for the public to understand the value of our science and the threats that face it.
The media offers scientists a megaphone for doing this. Come learn how to use it effectively.👇🏼
The media offers scientists a megaphone for doing this. Come learn how to use it effectively.👇🏼
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This is what the National Guard does in Alaska.
“Pvt. Alan Borbridge speaks in the Yup'ik language with an evacuee from Nightmute
He said he thinks it has been meaningful for some to encounter a Guard service member who can speak to them in Yupik. "They have a better understanding in their own language"
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He said he thinks it has been meaningful for some to encounter a Guard service member who can speak to them in Yupik. "They have a better understanding in their own language"
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October 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
This is what the National Guard does in Alaska.
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Live from Nome, it's Strait Science! Tuesday 630pm AKDT on Zoom and in-person at UAF Northwest Campus, the climate context of ex-Halong and summer 2025 review in Bering Strait region and Anjali Shah will give an update on ACCAP's Extreme Events library. #akwx #AlaskaSky @hanners64n.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Live from Nome, it's Strait Science! Tuesday 630pm AKDT on Zoom and in-person at UAF Northwest Campus, the climate context of ex-Halong and summer 2025 review in Bering Strait region and Anjali Shah will give an update on ACCAP's Extreme Events library. #akwx #AlaskaSky @hanners64n.bsky.social
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More than a thousand people in Western Alaska are sleeping in their local school after a massive storm Sunday made their homes unlivable.
(From @alaskapublic.org)
(From @alaskapublic.org)
'Miserable': Hundreds sheltering in Western Alaska schools in dire conditions
The state is evacuating the vulnerable and trying to find safe shelter for all. "We're moving as fast as we can," the incident commander said. "We know that folks are miserable."
www.ktoo.org
October 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
More than a thousand people in Western Alaska are sleeping in their local school after a massive storm Sunday made their homes unlivable.
(From @alaskapublic.org)
(From @alaskapublic.org)
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The remnants of Typhoon Halong appear to have potentially set a local ERA5 record (1950-2024) for lowest MSLP for the month of October:
October 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The remnants of Typhoon Halong appear to have potentially set a local ERA5 record (1950-2024) for lowest MSLP for the month of October:
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Every single account saying there was no federal response to the flooding in western AK is lying.
The Nat Guard and Coast Guard were there early on - as they pretty much always are in AK.
People are using the disaster for clickbait. Please look up AK news sources - they are easy to find.
The Nat Guard and Coast Guard were there early on - as they pretty much always are in AK.
People are using the disaster for clickbait. Please look up AK news sources - they are easy to find.
October 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Every single account saying there was no federal response to the flooding in western AK is lying.
The Nat Guard and Coast Guard were there early on - as they pretty much always are in AK.
People are using the disaster for clickbait. Please look up AK news sources - they are easy to find.
The Nat Guard and Coast Guard were there early on - as they pretty much always are in AK.
People are using the disaster for clickbait. Please look up AK news sources - they are easy to find.
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Good morning from Bethel. I was here to cover a few cultural events, and am now covering the Western Alaska storm - damage, rescue and recovery efforts.
What questions do you have?
What questions do you have?
October 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Good morning from Bethel. I was here to cover a few cultural events, and am now covering the Western Alaska storm - damage, rescue and recovery efforts.
What questions do you have?
What questions do you have?
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Western Alaska was hit hard by the recent storms. Houses floated away in Kipnuk, houses flipped over, people lost everything from the flooding that came with the storms. Please donate if you can. This group has a long history of supporting AK communities.
alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...
alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...
October 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Western Alaska was hit hard by the recent storms. Houses floated away in Kipnuk, houses flipped over, people lost everything from the flooding that came with the storms. Please donate if you can. This group has a long history of supporting AK communities.
alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...
alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...
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“Troopers have received secondhand reports of people who are unaccounted for in Kipnuk and are continuing to work with local officials to verify and confirm how many people are missing,” DPS wrote.”
LIVE BLOG: Dozens of people rescued, some still unaccounted for, DPS says
Former Typhoon Halong made landfall overnight into Sunday. Its strongest impacts were felt in the Kuskokwim delta area.
www.alaskasnewssource.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:39 AM
“Troopers have received secondhand reports of people who are unaccounted for in Kipnuk and are continuing to work with local officials to verify and confirm how many people are missing,” DPS wrote.”
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Sunday a massive storm surge event from the remnants of Typhoon Halong caused catastrophic damage in remote western Alaska. Thanks to @alaskawx.bsky.social for his help with this deep dive, including the forecast challenges in an area dealing with reduced NWS upper air soundings
tinyurl.com/4ycxaez9
tinyurl.com/4ycxaez9
Historic coastal flooding strikes western Alaska
Remnants of Typhoon Halong produce hurricane force winds and push massive storm surge inland in Kuskokwim River Delta, destroying and carrying away homes, leaving devastated communities.
tinyurl.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Sunday a massive storm surge event from the remnants of Typhoon Halong caused catastrophic damage in remote western Alaska. Thanks to @alaskawx.bsky.social for his help with this deep dive, including the forecast challenges in an area dealing with reduced NWS upper air soundings
tinyurl.com/4ycxaez9
tinyurl.com/4ycxaez9
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Most of rural Alaska is Alaska Native. Bonus donating to support Alaska Native people on Indigenous Peoples Day.
Western Alaska was hit hard by the recent storms. Houses floated away in Kipnuk, houses flipped over, people lost everything from the flooding that came with the storms. Please donate if you can. This group has a long history of supporting AK communities.
alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...
alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...
October 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Most of rural Alaska is Alaska Native. Bonus donating to support Alaska Native people on Indigenous Peoples Day.
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The 2025 Arctic minimum sea ice extent has probably been reached. The min extent was typical for the past decade but occurred earlier that most recent years. Details in the latest post from the Alaska and Arctic Climate newsletter. #Arctic #SeaIce #Climate
alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-202...
alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-202...
September 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The 2025 Arctic minimum sea ice extent has probably been reached. The min extent was typical for the past decade but occurred earlier that most recent years. Details in the latest post from the Alaska and Arctic Climate newsletter. #Arctic #SeaIce #Climate
alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-202...
alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-202...
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The Southern Plains Climate Hub worked with Tribes to store rain water to ease the impacts of drought www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/souther...
Rainwater Harvesting: A Tribal Partnership Project | USDA Climate Hubs
Increased variability in rainfall patterns and more frequent extreme heat events are posing new challenges for farmers and ranchers in the Southern Great Plains. Renewed interest in the ancient techni...
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
July 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The Southern Plains Climate Hub worked with Tribes to store rain water to ease the impacts of drought www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/souther...
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The Northern Plains Climate Hub provides seasonal forecasts on how much forage may be available for cattle to support ranchers in operating their businesses in variable climate
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/norther...
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/norther...
Grass-Cast: Grassland Productivity Forecast | USDA Climate Hubs
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
July 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The Northern Plains Climate Hub provides seasonal forecasts on how much forage may be available for cattle to support ranchers in operating their businesses in variable climate
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/norther...
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/norther...
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The Caribbean Climate Hub helped to develop a wood product industries after hurricane brought many trees down
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/caribbe...
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/caribbe...
Wood Product Development in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria | USDA Climate Hubs
In 2017, Hurricane Maria left millions of downed trees across Puerto Rico. The majority of these logs were chipped and disposed of. However, creative use of the salvaged logs has renewed enthusiasm fo...
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
July 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Caribbean Climate Hub helped to develop a wood product industries after hurricane brought many trees down
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/caribbe...
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/caribbe...
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The USDA Climate Hubs are a small team who works across USDA agencies to serve farmers, ranchers and foresters to get science-based information into their hands to help support their operations and rural communities.
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
Welcome to the USDA Climate Hubs | USDA Climate Hubs
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
July 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The USDA Climate Hubs are a small team who works across USDA agencies to serve farmers, ranchers and foresters to get science-based information into their hands to help support their operations and rural communities.
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
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60 day comment period is open. Remember to provide critiques not just yes/no or like/ dislike
www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
Interior Proposes to Rescind Public Lands Rule, Restoring Balanced, Multiple-Use Management | U.S. Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior is proposing to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, aligning with Secretary Doug Burgum’s commitment to restoring balance in federal land manageme...
www.doi.gov
September 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
60 day comment period is open. Remember to provide critiques not just yes/no or like/ dislike
www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
60 day comment period is open. Remember to provide critiques not just yes/no or like/ dislike
www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
Interior Proposes to Rescind Public Lands Rule, Restoring Balanced, Multiple-Use Management | U.S. Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior is proposing to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, aligning with Secretary Doug Burgum’s commitment to restoring balance in federal land manageme...
www.doi.gov
September 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
60 day comment period is open. Remember to provide critiques not just yes/no or like/ dislike
www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
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Summer 2025 is history, and the pan-Arctic climate review is now posted in the latest from the Alaska and Arctic Climate newsletter. Spoiler: warm and wet by historical standards but pretty typical for the past decade. #Arctic #Climate #ClimateChange
alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-sum...
alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-sum...
September 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Summer 2025 is history, and the pan-Arctic climate review is now posted in the latest from the Alaska and Arctic Climate newsletter. Spoiler: warm and wet by historical standards but pretty typical for the past decade. #Arctic #Climate #ClimateChange
alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-sum...
alaskaclimate.substack.com/p/arctic-sum...
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🔥🔥🔥 Summer climate warming stripes for the Contiguous U.S. through 2025. It's as if something has changed.
September 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
🔥🔥🔥 Summer climate warming stripes for the Contiguous U.S. through 2025. It's as if something has changed.
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More sad news for the polar community... Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (@arcus-arctic.bsky.social) is shutting down.
We all lose here. The past 8 months have been unthinkable, and their consequences for the future even more so.
We all lose here. The past 8 months have been unthinkable, and their consequences for the future even more so.
August 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
More sad news for the polar community... Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (@arcus-arctic.bsky.social) is shutting down.
We all lose here. The past 8 months have been unthinkable, and their consequences for the future even more so.
We all lose here. The past 8 months have been unthinkable, and their consequences for the future even more so.
How to Make Your Comments Effective-federal register:
1- introduction- explain interest & experience
2-background- identify part of regulation you are commenting on
3-lay out your argument & evidence include citations
4-recommendations & changes
5-conclusion
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1- introduction- explain interest & experience
2-background- identify part of regulation you are commenting on
3-lay out your argument & evidence include citations
4-recommendations & changes
5-conclusion
www.regulations.gov/assets/files...
www.regulations.gov
August 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
How to Make Your Comments Effective-federal register:
1- introduction- explain interest & experience
2-background- identify part of regulation you are commenting on
3-lay out your argument & evidence include citations
4-recommendations & changes
5-conclusion
www.regulations.gov/assets/files...
1- introduction- explain interest & experience
2-background- identify part of regulation you are commenting on
3-lay out your argument & evidence include citations
4-recommendations & changes
5-conclusion
www.regulations.gov/assets/files...
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Dark times but I’m happy to be able to share a little bit good news…
#akwx #AlaskaSky #Climate #Arctic
#akwx #AlaskaSky #Climate #Arctic
August 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Dark times but I’m happy to be able to share a little bit good news…
#akwx #AlaskaSky #Climate #Arctic
#akwx #AlaskaSky #Climate #Arctic