Sarah Friedman, PhD
sarahtfried.bsky.social
Sarah Friedman, PhD
@sarahtfried.bsky.social
Biologist studying evolution, systematics, and morphology of Alaskan fishes. Opinions expressed here are my own and do not represent the views of any organization. She/Her.
Reposted by Sarah Friedman, PhD
The Trump administration is recommending the elimination of the scientific research division at NOAA.
April 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Musk is rapidly pushing forward the privatization of space and satellite operations that have long been managed by the NOAA. DOGE has acquired confidential data from NOAA’s competitors—an alarming development that has further cemented SpaceX’s dominance in the space and satellite industry.
March 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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NOAA to cut staff by 20%
March 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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At least 880 NOAA employees were fired today with hundreds more expected as soon as Friday. Right as there's:

🔥 a red flag warning for most of Nebraska and Iowa
🌪️ severe weather season picking up next week in the South
🔥🔥 "significant" wildfire potential for the Southwest and Southeast next month
At Least 880 Workers Were Fired at US Weather Agency
Hundreds of employees at the top US agency overseeing weather and climate research were fired as the Trump administration moves to shrink the size of the federal government.
www.bloomberg.com
February 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Reposted by Sarah Friedman, PhD
Here is a sign-on letter for individual scientists and other experts to speak out and protect NOAA. I signed it and I encourage you to sign it as well.

secure.ucsusa.org/a/2025-prote... 🌎🧪🦑🐠
Science at Risk: Protect NOAA
Scientists & experts: Add your name to this open letter calling on Congress and the Trump administration to ensure that NOAA and its sub-agencies remain fully funded and staffed, and that the independ...
secure.ucsusa.org
February 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM