1. I am so sorry. This sucks.
2. It is a global science and science is global. Overseas opportunities?
3. Things will be bad for a bit, but science will rule the day. It's not over.
Hey Zack! I can’t believe what I am reading. But like many have said I hope this is temporary and hope this creates new and better opportunities elsewhere! We love your work and appreciate what you do…
I truly hope the “might” in your post means there is a possibility things will work out. I have followed and trusted your work for years and will miss it a great deal should they not. So sorry for the angst this is causing you. Best wishes.
we're all lost without you. keep doing what you're doing; if america doesnt want you, apply in canada or the eu. i think a lot of scientists are finding better pastures away from doomsville usa...
We must wish the best to the idiots who believe Trump and Musk's bullshit, with the hope that most of these idiots will be able to leave their feathers during Trump's mandate, because voting is a right but it should be exercised only if one is able.
One of my kids is in the same boat. Years of top tier education and may soon be unemployed because she wanted to do research that was important for her generation. All due to electing one dickhead as POTUS.
Whatever things out of your control aside, we need you. Grieve and rest now. Your purpose in life may need to be pursued and realized by heretofore unimagined ways. I'm sorry this is happening. Please protect your life and mental health so you can help us get on our feet after all of this.
Your timely and brilliant visualizations explain our #ClimateCrisis to anyone and everyone that cares. So sad that idiots have hijacked America. In the end Justice will prevail; in the meantime we must #resist and #endure and never lose hope.
I'm so sorry, Zack! I've been following you and your work for years. You're needed, your work is incredibly important, and I feel confident that the climate research and data visualization community will help you find both a soft landing and a new beginning. Hold on!
Our Clara went to Germany for that reason (no need to learn German to work in major labs there - but she's learning in her spare time)
Good luck and may you find a good place!
So sorry. It’s so beyond terrible as to be unbelievable: so much to contribute and so much need but fools dismantle our life support systems. We need one another more than ever.
interrupted. not ended. I hope you can buck up. The tide will flow. There are more of us than them. It maybe messy and take awhile, but you're young. Don't let them get you.
I really feel for you, this sucks. I have been in the same boat for some time, and back in December I finally accepted that a career in climate science research is a dead end in the current political situation. I am now an English teacher.
I understand the nightmare, and very sorry for it happening to you and all the scientists who spend their lives making the world safer, healthier, and better for all of us! Thank you for that!
Are there non-government grants that could temporarily help replace the felon's stupid disruption?
Around the world, academic science is almost completely funded through government grants. Those funds are now shrinking as populism has risen. In entertainment, crowdfunding has been successful, but I have never seen this work for science at a large scale.
I can see some students might get to learn a whole lot of science on the side there! And if you do come back to research some day you'll bring new expertise on communication. Different paths.
Its not about career but the fight for the survival of the human species as we are in the process to trigger a massive extinction level events that could include humanity.
Zach, I'm really very sorry. You're really amazing, and not small at all! If anything happens, do please reach out anytime you want. I'll help in any way I can.
Having been purged from the NASA rolls last year in the JPL RIFs myself, you have my deepest sympathies, Zack. It's not easy and anyone who tries to make light of things has no idea of what you're going through unless they've been there themselves. I have.
You are not small. You are one of the best science communicators and experts in science visualization I have ever seen. Your work has inspired me and I have cited it often.
We haven’t chatted in awhile Zack but I’ve seen you progress immensely in the skillset you have & you’re an inspiration to us younger guys still trying to enter the field. Don’t give up my friend.
Zack, I am so sorry for what is happening. 💔 I have followed you 🙏 dating back to UCI days (I am near to there). You have contributed so much that is essential already! No doubt you will somehow find a way to continue elsewhere. (If ever in OC, please be in touch.) ❤️ 🙏
I totally missed this news.I just saw it thanks to @giuliofirenze.bsky.social that was telling about you to the italian audience..it is tremendous what they are doing to scientists and to science....Don't feel alone..and as others said: consider EU as an option if it could be the case. You are great
Such gutting new about @climate.noaa.gov. I’m sorry you and other important climate scientists are facing this. The US will lose out for sure as will knowledge sharing globally
You've been my go-to person for climate data visualization for as long as I can remember. You're work is so important and it'd be criminal to lose it 💔
It's completely unreal what's happening. I'm so terribly sorry for how it's affecting you and others.
Zack - keep spreading your beautiful and informative outreach. Your voice is important!
Field station here. We've followed you for years. Your climate change summaries are truly an evidence-based contribution for everyone to see. Hang in there & we're hoping for the best for you. You mattered in this medium...
Please stay strong Zack. This fight will end in what in four years time seemed like no time at all, and the human spirit and psyche will be scarred, but more motivated than ever to put an end to this perverse psychopathy, rebuild and with Herculean conviction. 🫂 Thank you for your invaluable work. 🙏
With your skillset, you'd surely find employment in Europe or elsewhere. I'm setting up a reverse operation paperclip with some friends, DM are open should you (or anyone) require assistance with relocating.
I'm so sorry, Zack. You have been a guiding light of accessible climate change information for YEARS, and I've come to depend on your updates as a basic check in for (especially) Arctic climate data. I cannot imagine the things you are feeling right now, but please know you have my support and care.
Not sure any words would be reassuring, but fwiw I've thought you work is great and extremely important. Know that you're better and smarter than any of those assholes.
I am so very sorry this is happening to you and other climate scientists, Dr. Labe. The work you do is so important to the world. I truly believe we'll all get through this, however.
I’m so sorry, Zack. And so angry.
You’ve been a valued fixture in my Twitter and Bluesky experience for years. So smart, so talented. I’m absolutely certain you’ll land on your feet and continue making your vital contributions. Thinking of you.
Make sure your Rep & Senators know, and if you’ve moved to DC (no representation) then make sure your family members and colleagues make those calls to tell them your story! If enough GOP representatives hear these stories they may grow spines. It’s our only way out of this authoritarian nightmare
I know it doesn’t fix anything but just to say I am so grateful for the work you do, and have learned so much from you. I am so sorry this is happening.
This isn't the end. These people are incompetent; they can't win forever. When the devils they unleash take their due, we'll be able to put things back to how they should be.
It’s time that all scientists stand up and don’t let just a small group of experts sent the message of knowledge and reason. All together you are much stronger. #caringscientists
happy, if this is a good idea for you :) hope it works out. fingers crossed.
then, tell everybody here, if you managed some kind of fundraise :))
many wishes
I’m sorry. While this is evil, your community values you. Everyone her values you. And once the evil people have destroyed themselves, we’ll all be asking you to come back. ❤️
It’s a scary place to be, but do not give up. Voices that can increase understanding about climate chaos are important. I believe there will be a new opportunity out there that offers an even better and more effective platform to enlighten people.
Have you checked in with @rahmstorf.bsky.social . The work his group is doing on tipping points seems to intersect with your's and I recall him posting about opportunities recently. And bonus, you'd probably be able to get out of Trumpland
I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. A number of posts in the replies about forging new paths in other countries. If that's a possibility for you, it's good to know there are places to live and work that don't have some perverse longing for a return to the Dark Ages. Best of luck to you.
Isaac here. I am sad to hear and to be here in this assault on good governance. Sent you a LinkedIn in connect. Volunteer assistant with Citizens Climate Lobby.
I knew going in the wrong direction with the environment. fast food restaurants switch to plastic cups. The paper ones were normal and disposable and environmentally degradable.
Hang in there Zack. One door might close on you but be on the lookout for the next one to open. You never know where it will lead. 55 and been made redundant 3 times and each time has led to bigger and better things.
Remember you are part of a unique community of climate researchers. I know you're probably doing it, but reach out to the international colleagues you may have. This may be an opportunity, not so much an ending.
your scientific research is not meaningless or lost, dont feel small next to lessen man in power for all they have is the hate that made them these despicable figures we now clearly see as they bring this darkness.
I really like your work and communication. I understand what you mean, but wanted to let you know that people in Austria are following it and you have an influence here too.
I feel really bad. Really enjoy your work and posts. Really hoping things can come around for many of you folks at NOAA. Was hoping to get a job at the agency some time in the future after university.
Hopefully geophysical data at NOAA is archived somewhere safe just in case of worst case scenario
Is an overseas job - even temporary - an option? Trust me, German/European universities will quickly jump in the train of hiring US scientists. Max Planck Institute in Germany is already reaching out to people.
Very sorry to hear that. You took time out to help educate my daughter and her friends in climate change. It's clear you are both passionate and gifted at what you do. Hopefully this isn't the end but a new beginning .
Managing our grief and more importantly that of our youth is our biggest pre-collapse challenge.
Look after yourself Prof, like on a plane, you've got to put your own oxygen mask on first!
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Tell us more about your area of focus!
2. It is a global science and science is global. Overseas opportunities?
3. Things will be bad for a bit, but science will rule the day. It's not over.
I know it's asking a lot, but if you can, migrate.
There are countries that would love to have you.
Please don't feel small, you're great at keeping people informed everywhere and I hope you can find the same job elsewhere.
Is coming to Europe an option?
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Good luck and may you find a good place!
Been out of work since September. But guess I will just retire now.
We need you more than ever now!! Climate change is an existential threat to humanity and we are running out of time.
It is the very world of humanity that you are trying to save, please don't give up!!
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Are there non-government grants that could temporarily help replace the felon's stupid disruption?
Around the world, academic science is almost completely funded through government grants. Those funds are now shrinking as populism has risen. In entertainment, crowdfunding has been successful, but I have never seen this work for science at a large scale.
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Go into revolutionary mode and feel hugged!
Good people in the USA don't deserve it.
I hope you can continue your important work!
@davidho.bsky.social 👆do you know of potential opportunities for Zack?
Hang in there
This is performative, it's real harm but it's also performative.
Losing Earth livability is for real and you've done a lot to show people what we are up against.
Keep believing in yourself!
But also, I am so sorry, and I know how life altering this is and it sucks.
Zack - keep spreading your beautiful and informative outreach. Your voice is important!
With your skillset, you'd surely find employment in Europe or elsewhere. I'm setting up a reverse operation paperclip with some friends, DM are open should you (or anyone) require assistance with relocating.
Anyways, love n peace from the #doomisphere. 🤗
All my plans have just been DESTROYED too.
GL Mr. Labe.
We need you more than ever now!! Climate change is an existential threat to humanity and we are running out of time.
It is the very world of humanity that you are trying to save, please don't give up!!
⭐
They want you to feel small and lost. Hope this and the other comments help you feel less so.
@srti.bsky.social
You’ve been a valued fixture in my Twitter and Bluesky experience for years. So smart, so talented. I’m absolutely certain you’ll land on your feet and continue making your vital contributions. Thinking of you.
are you saying, you loosing your job because of Trump?
But you don't stop posting here, do you? :((
We could do a fundraiser. Millions of people adore your posts on social media since years.everbody can give at least one dollar.
https://www.patreon.com
then, tell everybody here, if you managed some kind of fundraise :))
many wishes
In case you missed this:
https://www.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1ik4fg2/probationary_federal_employees_your_appeal_rights/
your scientific research is not meaningless or lost, dont feel small next to lessen man in power for all they have is the hate that made them these despicable figures we now clearly see as they bring this darkness.
And that is where you guys will shine the most.
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Hopefully geophysical data at NOAA is archived somewhere safe just in case of worst case scenario
Look after yourself Prof, like on a plane, you've got to put your own oxygen mask on first!