NCAR is quite literally our global mothership. Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources. Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet. Unbelievable. [Trump moves to dismantle major...](
Trump moves to dismantle National Center for Atmospheric Research lab
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As a climate scientist online, I get plenty of troll comments. But every now and then, there's a message that feels like a little beam of sunlight. That makes it all worthwhile. ☀️😄☀️ https://shiitake.us-east.host.bsky.network/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:u3qtwr3xni67et44ip5vov2z&cid=bafkreibfixk6qf43mamiuepgka22vfh53pw4ekvaeatsaxrtp2ndukc4vu
I am on my way home to Toronto and the aurorae are absolutely phenomenal. If you are anywhere in the northern half of the continent, get outside and look up! Or better still, put your camera on a 10 second exposure and point it up. https://shiitake.us-east.host.bsky.network/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:u3qtwr3xni67et44ip5vov2z&cid=bafkreie3hxshef2phut7df2ia6tww7tl3oxp75zbtvcp4huqaaqmgaoeke https://shiitake.us-east.host.bsky.network/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:u3qtwr3xni67et44ip5vov2z&cid=bafkreifelu62cmtfvrrwcjjlckgv3iiuifi3kmo6esshksdxggk4kdehmu
Have you heard about this? "As the govt shutdown drags on, buildings at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (HQ for the Webb telescope among other missions) are being emptied without notice. Highly specialized equipment is at risk of being thrown away like trash." h/t [@climatebrad.hillheat.com](
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New study finds “brutal drought and extreme heat wave that began in September 2023 transformed the lake into a steaming cauldron. The lake's waters reached 41C (106F).” 😱 [Hundreds of dolphins found dea...](
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in Amazon lake were in water hotter than a jacuzzi, study finds
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Stunning video of the enormous eye at the center of hurricane Melissa. Taken by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” just before they had to abandon their mission. Melissa is extremely dangerous, the strongest Atlantic hurricane to occur this late in the season. [US Air Force provides views fr...](
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US Air Force provides views from inside Hurricane Melissa
The U.S. Defense Department has released footage of views inside Hurricane Melissa. The military said a U.S.
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Two of the most common climate misconceptions I see, even among knowledgeable folks, are that (1) most people aren't worried about climate change, and (2) if they were, they'd act. Not true! Data show (1) most people are worried, but (2) they won’t act if they don’t know what to do-and most don’t. https://shiitake.us-east.host.bsky.network/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:u3qtwr3xni67et44ip5vov2z&cid=bafkreiezzokeitzrvz4wmwq7g7h3lpjnseuo33ud6onze5dxx6dijwlykq
The world has lost its most powerful advocate for nature and hope. Yet many remain who will continue her legacy and I know she will continue to inspire generations more. https://shiitake.us-east.host.bsky.network/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:u3qtwr3xni67et44ip5vov2z&cid=bafkreibw62tdwbebuoays53apaq35ztt3p5wflnh3ksmpchr65nq3qld74
Mr Jekyll is working on his loaf technique. He’ll need to perfect that front left paw tuck if he wants pass his qualifying exam with flying colours. #caturday https://shiitake.us-east.host.bsky.network/xrpc/com.atproto.sync.getBlob?did=did:plc:u3qtwr3xni67et44ip5vov2z&cid=bafkreigln6wg2jfzim4zt235fnravaxmidep3subp64sqmnuyp7t3ujv2a
One of the most common science myths is that we need 10k steps a day...a number originating from a Japanese ad. In general, the more steps the better, right? However, several studies now identify inflection points around 7k as significantly reducing many health risks, from heart to dementia. [Daily steps and health outcome...](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(25)00164-1/fulltext )