This is not just "NCAR boosterism," folks. There are multiple empirical measures by which this is correct--and also, if you took a random sampling of atmospheric & Earth scientists from around the world, I'd bet that a substantial majority of them would agree. NCAR is truly irreplaceable.

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CDC awards $1.6 million for new hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau. Although the award recipients aren't named, the grant seems tailored to Danish researchers whose work is championed by anti-vaxxers but challenged by mainstream scientists. www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...

This Jurassic Park science is now a reality

"Not since the ransacking of the Library of Alexandria have we witnessed such a wanton, intentional assault on scientific knowledge."

SCOOP: American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr. Programs included work on reducing sudden infant deaths and identifying autism early. Me and @Paigecunningham.Bsky.Social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

The rate of sea-level rise along US coast has > doubled over the past 125 years, according to a new analysis of data from scores of tide gages. & it took some serious cherry-picking of data for Trump’s DOE climate report earlier this yr to conclude otherwise. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

HHS told me earlier today that “Secretary Kennedy has been very clear that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles" and that "any attempts to spin this are baseless." @the-independent.com

I need you all to see this "bizarre, lemon-shaped world" with an atmosphere "unlike any even seen before." www.stsci.edu/contents/new...

We’ve got a piece in The Conversation about the 2025 Arctic Report Card and the implications of 20 years of tracking rapid Arctic change. #Arctic #akwx #Climate theconversation.com/from-record-...

She alleges violations of due process under the Fifth Amendment, the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, the Administrative Procedure Act, and her rights to freedom of speech under the First Amendment and the Whistleblower Protection Act. Full complaint: katzbanks.com/wp-content/u...

Some reading regarding the origins of Lyme disease for no particular reason... aldf.com/did-lyme-dis... southampton.stonybrookmedicine.edu/sites/defaul... medicine.yale.edu/news-article...

The 2025 #Arctic Report Card is out! #AGU25 🧪🌊🦑🐻‍❄️ Check out the executive summary by the editors M.L. Drunkenmiller, R.L. Thoman, and T.A. Moon. @alaskawx.bsky.social arctic.noaa.gov/report-card/...

Lava world! Lava world! Lava world! science.nasa.gov/missions/web...

The National Water Center has issued an updated Key Messages for the ongoing Catastrophic flooding impacts this week in Washington. More info: water.noaa.gov #flooding #wawx

Ancient sea cows were so metal 20 million years ago: www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

This year is on track to be Earth's second-warmest on record, according to new data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service: climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-2...

Not someone coughing during this ACIP meeting mic check... www.youtube.com/live/LpthhPB...

San Francisco is suing ultraprocessed food makers over public health costs

*Bernie Sanders once again meme* www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...

We're four days out from the official end of the Atlantic hurricane season. For the first time in a decade, not a single hurricane directly hit the U.S. I spoke with @accuweather.com about why that happened earlier this month... www.the-independent.com/climate-chan... @the-independent.com

A toxic plume of chromium from Los Alamos National Laboratory has spread onto Pubelo de San Ildefonso for the first time. I spoke with @amigosbravos.bsky.social and the the NM Enviro Department about what actions are being taken to respond: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... @the-independent.com

Climate change is coming for some of our favorite vices Top grape, coffee and chocolate growing regions in western Europe, South America and West Africa under threat. @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social

Bill Gates hits back at Trump after climate memo response: ‘It’s a gigantic misreading’ | Great piece in @the-independent.com by @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social (updated now w/ response from me to Gates' doubling down) www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...

"Bill Gates hits back at Trump after climate memo response: ‘It’s a gigantic misreading’ [but so is Gates' memo]" by @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social for @the-independent.com: www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...

New national climate plans have barely moved the needle on limiting global warming. Yet there is hope. According to UNEP's latest #EmissionsGap Report, accelerated adoption of renewable energy and falling costs mean we have the tools to cut emissions now: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

"Category 6 is the new hurricane normal. Why scientists say we need to rethink what we know about storms" by @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social for @the-independent.com: www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

Do we need a Category 6 hurricane - or even a complete redo of the Saffir-Simpson scale? I spoke with @michaelemann.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com @climatecentral.org @danielgilford.bsky.social to learn more. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan... @the-independent.com

NEW: Another stark warning from scientists about the future of Earth under climate change: "22 of the planet’s 34 vital signs are at record levels, with many of them continuing to trend sharply in the wrong direction." www.eurekalert.org/news-release... www.eurekalert.org/news-release...?

Bill Gates softens stance on climate change stating it ‘will not lead to humanity’s demise’

"Bill Gates [who has no expertise whatsoever when it comes to climate science and climate risk] softens stance on climate change stating it ‘will not lead to humanity’s demise’" by Julia Musto for @yahoonews.com: uk.news.yahoo.com/bill-gates-s...

"Melissa’s rapid strengthening occurred as it drifted slowly over exceptionally warm ocean waters that were 2.5°F (1.4°C) warmer than average — these conditions were made up to 700 times more likely because of human-caused climate change." - @climatecentral.org www.climatecentral.org/climate-shif...

Elon Musk takes another shot at Transport Secretary Sean Duffy over NASA role: ‘He need moar brainz!’

‘Why are you gay?’: Elon Musk’s slur escalates feud with Trump cabinet member

Musk appears to cross a line in SpaceX tantrum at Trump Transportation Secretary

He’s been to space, ran NASA and can do 40 pushups at IHOP. Here’s why Bill Nelson thinks Musk must rethink his Mars plan

I sat down with now former NASA administrator Sen. Bill Nelson to talk about the state of space exploration and science at the agency. The astronaut remains optimistic regarding humanity's ability to venture forth - to the moon and Mars. www.independent.co.uk/space/nasa-m... @the-independent.com

www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan... @the-independent.com

LATEST | Tributes pour in for Jane Goodall, ‘tireless advocate’ who ‘reshaped our understanding of the natural world’

“Let us develop respect for all living things. Let us try to replace violence and intolerance with understanding and compassion. And love.” - Jane Goodall

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump will claim that Tylenol is linked to autism. But every expert Julia Musto and I interviewed say this is a gross misreading of the data. via @the-independent.com www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

ICYMI: Researchers warn the U.S. is heading toward 30,000 more deaths tied to wildfire smoke by 2050 www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan... @the-independent.com

And, here's the JPL release - showing those "leopard spots" in greater detail: www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-sa...

“This very well could be the clearest sign of life that we’ve ever found on Mars.” - NASA's Acting Administrator Sean Duffy says this morning stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/09...

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. I spoke with @samlmontano.bsky.social @irwinredlener.bsky.social and UNC's Bill Gentry about federal response and the current moment... www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan... @the-independent.com

FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ actions risk a Katrina-level disaster

Got reaction from @pauloffit.bsky.social @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social today following last week's mRNA news and today's announcement about an effective "personalized" mRNA cancer vaccine from researchers in Japan: www.independent.co.uk/news/health/... @the-independent.com

No, we are not going to have nuclear reactors on the Moon in five years. I talked with @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social about why this plan starves planetary science to fund a pipe dream. www.independent.co.uk/space/nasa-m...