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More on the impacts of these cuts on our ability to predict and understand weather and climate disasters: balancedweather.substack.com/p/trump-admi...
Trump Administration confirms that NSF AI meteorology institute funding cut because of "climate hysteria"
Ending of NOAA billion dollar climate disaster tracking another example of us becoming less prepared for a future affected by climate change.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Thanks, Elaine! We appreciate the love!
August 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Hi Molly, excellent piece!! We're also working on a thorough review of the report, to find instances where scientists have been misrepresented. If we can be of any assistance, or if you would like to hear more about the project, let us know!
July 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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More than 100 scientists who work in Antarctica or care about having a strong U.S. research presence there have signed a letter calling for the U.S. to keep the Palmer in operation. (4/n)
We write as deeply concerned members of the Antarctic research community after learning of the plan, by the National Science Foundation, to terminate the lease of the Research Vessel/ IceBreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer in October of this year. The United States Antarctic Program has had at least one dedicated research vessel operating in the Southern Ocean since 1968. For those nearly six decades, the N.B. Palmer and its predecessors have supported world-class science that helped grow the U.S.'s standing as a leader of international scientific research. At the same time, these vessels have provided critical logistical support for the U.S. Antarctic scientific bases. Even as automation and remote observations have increased our observational capabilities in this harsh region of the world, there's no replacement for a dedicated research vessel that can access remote sea ice-covered regions of Antarctica and that allows sampling of the of the world, there's no replacement for a dedicated research vessel that can access remote sea ice-covered regions of Antarctica and that allows sampling of the full depth of the ocean and coastal regions on land. The early loss of the N.B. Palmer is troubling, especially at a time when other nations, including China, Korea, Japan, Britain, and Australia, among others, are increasing their marine capability for Antarctic waters. This decision forecasts the decline of an exceptional history of U.S. scientific contributions. Maintaining a continued US ship-based presence also has strong, strategic and national security geopolitical implications. Antarctica remains a model for international cooperation and peace, with all activities, marine and terrestrial, south of 60°S governed by the 1959 Antarctic Treaty. The treaty, signed by 58 nations, committed all parties to a civilian presence guiding scientific investigation of this remote and fragile part of the world Today many Treaty. The treaty, signed by 58 nations, committed all parties to a civilian presence guiding scientific investigation of this remote and fragile part of the world. Today, many nations operate research stations and vessels in the Antarctic. While Antarctica remains remote and a difficult place to access, the modern world allows easier access each year and the number of groups there grows each year, for research, for tourism, for exploitation of fishery stocks, and simply for exerting national presence. We urge reconsideration of the decision to terminate the lease of the RVIB Nathaniel B. Palmer, and the continued forward-looking development of the next generation of Antarctic research vessels that will continue US leadership, scientifically and geopolitically, in the high southern latitudes. Sincerely,
July 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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More about the vacancies at the NWS: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
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July 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Source for the OAR cuts
tdiliberto.bsky.social Tom Di Liberto @tdiliberto.bsky.social · May 30
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/...
Table showing FY26 budget numbers for NOAA from the Trump Administration.
July 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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For more information on the National Climate Assessment Report: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/c...
National Climate Report Website Goes Dark
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July 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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For a detailed account of the warnings issued by the Weather Service leading up to the flash flooding and key takeaways on the future of the NWS, definitely check out @drshepherd2013.bsky.social 's article in Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
Catastrophic Flooding In Texas — Were There Warnings?
Deadly flooding in the flash flood alley of Texas is raising questions about warnings. Here's a preliminary (but not conclusive) analysis.
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July 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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@wxmanms1.bsky.social also has an excellent and informative piece, written based on his experience as a meteorologist and expertise in emergency management: balancedweather.substack.com/p/latest-on-...
Latest on Texas Hill Country flood tragedy
Chantal makes landfall in South Carolina
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July 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM