Last Tuesday, I was set to give a talk on 'climate change in the Northeast' at a retirement home but had to cancel due to hourly job threats.
After nearly two weeks of overwhelming uncertainty, today it happened. I was fired from my dream of working at NOAA. I'm so sorry to everyone also affected.
After nearly two weeks of overwhelming uncertainty, today it happened. I was fired from my dream of working at NOAA. I'm so sorry to everyone also affected.
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-> I did not demonstrate that my work was in the public interest, and my ability, knowledge and/or skills did not match NOAA's needs.
More soon. It will be okay.
My rant about AGW to friends & family two years ago, includes your name on a short list of people that I felt could help inform them with their own research.
Hope this somehow leads to better opportunities for you!
https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/27/dan-patrick-texas-legislature-higher-education-cut-dei/
I hope you can continue to educate people about the effects of climate change.
Sorry they’re doing this to you.
Sorry that you lost your job.
Go get vocal about it with someone who can put your story out there.
I would like to say, this presentation that you didn’t get to do ,looks really great !
Just went through the slides With your narration ,the presentation probably goes to spectacular
- the Rodney and Tamatea Times ("Coal Consumption Affecting Climate", 1912), a tiny local paper from Warkworth, New Zealand still in existence today. Began in 1901 on a hand press.
- Fortran 90!
But sharing it here gives you a release in these circumstances and we are here to listen!!!
Stories matter!
I'm sure everyone they're kicking out got the same summary.
Is there a way you can get together with your fellow
I am so sorry for you and all your colleagues who got the boot! If Germany/the EU was smart, we'd double or triple our research budgets snap you all up. And you'd, for once, get proper health insurance 🤷
This must be prioritised at all times.
Actual facts and knowledge are utterly irrelevant in 2025.^
It is very important to all of us that people in your position make very clear how much your collective job losses will cost us, in science, research, accurate forecasting, disaster management, and so on.
Your work was in the public interest, and your ability, knowledge and skills did match NOAA's needs.
Pretty sure that:
Your government is danger for the world that do not match at all the needs of humanity.
GOD DAMN THEM.
Oh I hate them.
It's just so stupid.
you work is invaluable and history will honor you.
I believe you will rise up when you're ready and able.
And find your other dream job via a new journey. ✨️
Somehow we'll fix this. Good will win.
Hang in there and know you're not alone!
https://www.opb.org/article/2025/02/27/noaa-operations-in-oregon-and-washington-affected-by-job-cuts/
Go have a happy life — the very best revenge. Fuck ‘em both.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/27/trump-noaa-cuts-climate
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https://www.npr.org/2025/02/27/nx-s1-5298738/trump-administration-layoffs-hit-noaa-the-agency-that-forecasts-weather-and-hurricanes
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https://democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
Hard to believe you won't be snapped up by a smart organisation.
This angers me on so many levels.
The corp tries to play it safe in their communications, in case you talk to an attorney.
So sorry to hear of this garbage in your life. I betcha the headhunters will love to get you for their biz!
Cheers, and again...so sorry.
Sadly, the blunt truth is that we are at war. It’s a war of truth and rationality and science versus the forces of plutocracy, demagoguery, disinformation and anti-science.
They are winning early, but It’s going to be a long war.
Your oppression is their profession
I hope that you will somehow be able to share your work. Very difficult times.😪
This sucks.
I allready followed you on X and your publications were enlighting to me as teacher for math and climate change
Your skills are so necessary for our future.
All the best 🙏
So many good people doing really important stuff getting persecuted by idiots who don't understand.
Wishing you strength and better fortune for the future.
For you and for all of us.
We need NOAA.
We need the wonderful people who do the work that needs to be done by NOAA.
This is all grotesque.
I’m really resenting the people who had something better to do than vote last November.
I‘m so sorry.
This administration is pure evil in some ways.
Disabling America's ability to do science 🧪 only helps our adversaries
Good Speed to you & all of Team.#Science
BTW - Canada, Europe, Australia r wonderful places to do research😉🔬
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/donald-trump-has-created-a-golden-opportunity-for-canada/article_d06a465a-e31d-11ef-abe1-575cf7737ebb.html
Sue.
We need NOAA.
They are going to sink USS America.
I deeply, deeply appreciate it!
To the bin with the current US administration - hope you can get the sensible government back one day.
This is literally the worst possible outcome imaginable
And, thank You Zack.🍀
Best wishes my friend. I hope your recovery is swift.
#SaveNOAA
#SaveNWS
#RESIST
it was one, from biggest inventions of the humankind...
the US have the biggest dumbass as his Führer, he will only see the world burn
What happens in your country is not exactly like the situation in Germany of the 1930th, but more and more there are similarities.
https://www.volunteersocietynepal.org/
Stay strong Zack! With your talent you would be an awesome addition to any team and a no-brainer hire. It may not feel like it now, but your next dream adventure is right around the corner.
Stay connected, you are appreciated.