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The AMS is temporarily opening its career services to all who need them, regardless of membership status, and offering dues waivers and meeting registration fee reductions for those impacted by job loss due to changes in the government. Read more: bit.ly/4gRiHAk

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Leaders in the weather industry, government, and the energy, insurance, life sciences, and entertainment industries turn to us for critical weather intelligence. Learn why at forecastwatch.com.

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100 billion pieces of clothing every year, up to one tenth of GLOBAL emissions, and ZERO laws in North America limiting big fashion brands’ climate pollution. This is not a drill. 🧵 #ClimateSky #GreenSky

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“Africa needs regional development plans where national resources are complemented and built out across countries … it doesn’t need more siloed oil and gas projects.” @fadhelkaboub.bsky.social on the push to expand Africa’s fossil fuel infrastructure www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/...

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. Over 180 schools launch climate initiatives across Flanders, Belgium www.belganewsagency.eu/over... #ClimateAction

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Were you recently deceived by “false spring”? We were too. Only one month left until astronomical spring begins.

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Researchers at the Dept. of Energy are using the world’s fastest supercomputer to bring up-to-the-minute, pinpoint weather forecasts weeks in advance. The project, called ORBIT, uses 113 billion parameters to predict weather 30 days out. Learn more in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/02/16/o...

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Weather word of the week: normal. When you hear weather forecasters talking about weather parameters like temperature being near/above/below “normal”, normal is referring to the long-term average value for a certain area. Normals are usually taken from data averaged over a 30 year period.

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A physician and researcher affiliated with the University of Toronto is using space technologies to address some of the biggest climate and health threats that our world faces. Learn more in our ClimateWatch newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/satellites...

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Top officials at the US Department of Homeland Security received a memo on Friday ordering an immediate stop to work connected to climate change and the elimination of climate-related terms across the agency.

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Anytime a storm is brewing, your local forecasters are getting the latest data from NOAA. As the agency faces an uncertain future, one thing's for sure: for-profit companies would struggle to replicate NOAA's weather-forecasting prowess.

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Extreme weather is our new reality. We must accept it and begin planning | Gaia Vince

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Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your strategies or display your forecasting prowess to stakeholders, our custom reports & projects cater to both internal & external needs, adding value to your business insights. Contact us today to see how we can help your business succeed with a custom report!

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Weather word of the week: temperature inversion. A temperature inversion is a layer in the atmosphere in which air temperature increases with height. This is most commonly seen at night, when there are clear skies with little to no wind. The air near the ground cools quicker than the air aloft.

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Did you know that nearly 80 rodents offer weather predictions on February 2nd each year? This year, 43 predicted an early spring & 33 forecasted 6 more weeks of winter. One groundhog has an 85% accuracy rate, & has been correct the last 15 years in a row! Learn more: forecastwatch.com/2025/02/10...

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We have been working with @accuweather.com since 2003, providing them with data analysis and accuracy studies. If your business could benefit from a forecast accuracy study, send us an email at [email protected] today! #weather #testimonial

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As Earth’s climate changes, wildfires are becoming a bigger problem. In the western U.S., wildfires are a common source of airborne fine particulate matter PM2.5, which has been linked to an increased risk of dementia. Learn more in our ClimateWatch newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/wildfire-s...

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One year ago today, our parent company launched a weekly newsletter called ClimateWatch. The goal of ClimateWatch is to explore the latest climate issues, trends and forecasts, groundbreaking innovations, and actionable tips. If you haven’t already, subscribe now for FREE at climatewatch.com.

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That Giant Sucking Sound? It’s Climate Change Devouring Your Home’s Value. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/o...

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The Trump administration is still freezing many climate and infrastructure grants despite two separate federal court orders barring it from doing so.

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Climate change target of 2C is ‘dead’, says renowned climate scientist

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Winter weather advisories expanded to cover the entire DC region because of potential iciness tonight. More at cwg.live

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Heatwave warning as ‘intensely hot’ weather continues in south-eastern Australia

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The University of Reading’s Department of Meteorology was commissioned to identify which weather apps are the most accurate for their region. Which app was deemed the most accurate for the region? Find out in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/01/30/m.... #Weather #Wx

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Weather word of the week: funneling. The Venturi Effect, or funneling, happens when wind is forced to flow through a narrow opening between adjacent land or urban features causing the wind speed to increase. #Weather #Wx

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A winter storm swept through the U.S. 2 weeks ago, dumping several inches of snow across the Gulf Coast. Some have been quick to say that this is an example of why climate change is NOT happening, when in reality, it’s a great example of why it IS. Learn more: www.climatewatch.com/p/gulf-coast....

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Tomorrow is Groundhog Day! What are your predictions? If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, it suggests we see 6 more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, it suggests we see an early spring. Keep in mind this is all for fun and games, and rodents are not meteorologists . #GroundhogDay

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A research team in Japan has created an algorithm called Local Ensemble Transform Kalman Filter. The algorithm uses sensors, satellites, & ground stations to provide more precise predictions & minimize errors by using reanalysis precipitation. Learn more: forecastwatch.com/2025/01/20/n...

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Is weather forecast accuracy critical to your business needs? If so, our suite of products can help your business make better decisions, and ultimately save/make you money. To learn more about our services, visit forecastwatch.com or send us a message to get started today! #Weather #Wx

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Weather word of the week: flash freeze. Even when no precipitation is falling, wet roads can quickly turn icy as temperatures drop rapidly below freezing, causing roads to freeze and turn to ice. #Weather #Wx #WinterWx

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Climate action to give a chance for a safer future. Europeans life expectancy drops dramatically in climate change scenarios. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Climate triple whammy boosted risk of LA fires, study shows

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LA is in a high fire risk region & fire weather conditions are complex. So we @wwattribution.bsky.social looked at many lines of evidence. All show: our burning of fossil fuels increased the likelihood of such extreme fire weather conditions www.worldweatherattribution.org/climate-chan...

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Norway is leading the world in the switch to all electric vehicles, with 9 out of 10 new vehicles sold being electric. For the first time ever, electric vehicles outnumbered gasoline-powered vehicles in Norway in 2024. Learn more in our ClimateWatch newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/norway-on-...

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Eurasian grasslands face greater drought losses than North America due to lower species diversity, a study in Nature finds. Insights from 12 sites highlight key factors shaping grassland resilience under climate change. DOI: doi.org/10.1038/s415... #ClimateChange #Resilience #Carbon #Grasslands

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One low-emissions activity everyone should enjoy today is a nice nap. The Earth, your climate friends, and your back will thank you! #reducingemissionsday

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January 28 is recognized as International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day each year. The day seeks to aid the world’s transition to a cleaner environment by reducing CO2 emissions and ultimately mitigating the worst effects of global warming. #Climate #ClimateChange #CarbonFootprint

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Weather word of the week: albedo. Albedo is the fraction of sunlight that is reflected by a surface. Surfaces like snow, ice, and sand have a high albedo, meaning they reflect a lot of light. Forests, grass, and soil have a low albedo. #Weather #Wx

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For everyone freaking out about the melting Thwaites glacier, please understand that this has been known for decades. See below from ten years ago. We need to get over the idea that the collapse of Earth systems is some sort of evil surprise. It's totally expected! We're just watching it play out.

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DOE offers $30M for superhot rock geothermal projects | Utility Dive www.utilitydive.com/news/doe-sup...

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How much does your weather change day-to-day? Visit https://forecastadvisor.com/change/ to view the tables for the daily change in high temperature, low temperature, and precipitation in each of our 990 monitored United States locations in 2024. #Weather #Wx

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Around 10% of the world’s inland reservoirs could host 22 TW of floating solar www.pv-magazine.com/2025/01/22/a...

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Some #WednesdayWisdom for this blustery, winter day!

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It’s official - La Niña has finally emerged. La Niña is the cool phase of the El Niño/Southern Oscillation, a pattern of sea surface temperature and atmospheric changes in the tropical Pacific Ocean. What does this mean for us? Find out in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/01/14/l.... #Weather #Wx

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Today we (Gallagher Re) released our Natural Catastrophe & Climate Report for 2024. Global Totals (All Perils) Economic Loss: $417 billion Insured Loss: $154 billion Weather / Climate Only Economic: $402 billion Insured: $151 billion www.ajg.com/gallagherre/... (1/4)

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As historic wildfires rage across southern California, experts point to an exceptional mix of environmental conditions & climate change for blame. The Palisades fire ranks as the most destructive fire in L.A. history. Learn more in our ClimateWatch newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/l-a-wildfi...

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A lobe of the polar vortex, a stormy ring that typically keeps the coldest air locked up near the North Pole, will dip southward into the United States this weekend into next week.

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Droughts that stretch on for years at a time are becoming longer and more devastating for ecosystems across the globe, according to a new study. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

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Air monitoring station records biggest ever jump in atmospheric CO2

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