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While all of this is happening to our scientific agencies, the current extent of sea ice globally remains at record low levels... More visuals at zacklabe.com/global-sea-i...

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Okay folks, we need to talk about #seaice again. In February, there was less sea ice on Earth than ever recorded. Take a quick look at this graph of sea ice in the #Arctic. It's the coldest time of year, but that maximum is looking small, below the record low for winter we saw in 2017 ⬇️ 🧵 1/3

submitted 33 minutes ago • 1 comment

Arctic sea ice volume through March 1, 2025. The image shows that Arctic sea ice volume in 2024 and 2025 to date has been much lower than in previous years. arctic-news.blogspot.com/2025/02/mech...

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🚨 February 2025 #Arctic sea ice extent was the lowest on record... This was 1,550,000 km² below the 1981-2010 average. February ice extent is decreasing at about 2.73% per decade. Data: @nsidc.bsky.social (nsidc.org/data/seaice_...).

submitted 3 hours ago • 1 comment

The firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are “going to affect safety of flight, safety of shipping, safety of everyday Americans,” Admiral Tim Gallaudet, who was acting NOAA chief during the first Trump term, told the AP. “Lives are at risk for sure.”

submitted 2 days ago • 94 comments

My statement on the meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy.

submitted 2 days ago • 18 comments

Today, the Governor of Iowa signed a bill removing gender identity as a protected class in state law, the first time any state has removed a protected class in our country’s history. Trans youth in Iowa: I know you’re scared, but I want you to know that many people love you as you are.

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The intersection of 17th street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue by Eisenhower Executive office building is now closed to pedestrians. Join us here until 2pm. Call your members of Congress every day. Guide for calling your members here: 🇺🇸🇺🇦 americancoalitionforukraine.org

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NOAA Cuts Leave Wind Chimes As Sole Predictor Of Approaching Hurricanes

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic.

submitted 2 days ago • 59 comments

The acceleration of anti-trans attacks isn't what scares me most at the moment. What scares me most are non-trans people who believe the GOP will stop at the military ban and passports and gender-affirming care for youth. Nothing could be further from the truth. (thread)

submitted 3 days ago • 42 comments

Thinking about the good people of @noaa and @nws today. Such a dark day for our nation and our safety.

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"The anonymous source told OU Daily they believe the minimum staffing level required for tornado events may not be met after these layoffs. The National Weather Service issues tornado warnings and watches." www.oudaily.com/news/nationa...

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Well, another hit to the wildland fire community today. NWS folks fired include meteorologists who provide spot forecasts from local offices, work at the Emergency Ops Center, help us understand climate trends, and serve as Incident Meteorologists on large fires. 1/

submitted 3 days ago • 11 comments

The mass firing of both new hires and recently promoted senior staff within #NOAA, including mission-critical and life-saving roles at the National Weather Service (#NWS), is profoundly alarming. 1/11

submitted 3 days ago • 46 comments

The U.S. has two tsunami warning centers, both operated by NOAA. Employees were terminated from these centers today. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center covers Hawaiʻi, and now it is less safe to be near the beach. www.tsunami.gov

submitted 3 days ago • 276 comments

I have written a short statement responding to mass firings today of #NOAA / National Weather Service (#NWS) staff (which were concentrated among recent hires as well as highly experienced staff who had recently been promoted). Please see below screenshot & below for full text.

submitted 3 days ago • 65 comments

Trump just promoted a guy under investigation for unauthorized data access—Leland Dudek—to run Social Security. Now, Musk’s DOGE team wants to gut it, slash 50% of workers, and close offices. This isn’t efficiency—it’s an attack on Social Security from the inside. youtu.be/ly4b_pQBbMc

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Today, we sued Border Patrol over unlawful raids in Kern County. Agents stopped, arrested, and detained day laborers and farmworkers regardless of their immigration status. This operation tore families apart, terrorized the community, and violated the Constitution. www.aclunc.org/news/united-...

submitted 4 days ago • 3 comments

My statement on President Trump's decision to kick transgender service members out of the military:

submitted 3 days ago • 12 comments

A 2024 NBER study, “The Social Value of Hurricane Forecasts,” found recent advancements in hurricane forecasting led to a 19% reduction in hurricane-related costs--an average cost reduction of $5 billion per hurricane. It's import to keep funding research! yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/02/the-...

submitted 4 days ago • 2 comments

Our community's resilience fuels our fight for trans justice.

submitted 4 days ago • 7 comments

After the wildfires in LA were 100% contained, the Trump Administration ordered the release of billions of gallons of water. The decision defied common sense and science, and hurt California farmers. I demanded answers in the Appropriations Committee.

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"You Can't Spell Stonewall Without The T" is Out Now! Listen at: ditto.fm/you-cant-spe... All proceeds are going to GLAD Law to support the fight back against Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders www.glad.org Please listen / share / add to your playlists #Trump #LGBWithTheT #TransRights #LGBTHM

submitted 5 days ago • 5 comments

I know there are a lot of questions on what exactly the House Republicans’ budget proposal will mean for you. Here’s how it would impact our community by the numbers 🔽

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"Knowledge is power. And that’s exactly why there are so many people trying to keep the public from accessing it. We don’t have to let them. Even in the places, like this school district in Florida...we can win." Maggie Tokuda-Hall, author/AABB leader #UniteAgainstBookBans lithub.com/authors-agai...

submitted 6 days ago • 2 comments

Trans people have a right to identification that accurately represents who we are. We've taken President Trump to court to block the policy preventing trans people like Hunter from receiving passports with correct gender markers.

submitted 8 days ago • 14 comments

Volunteering in a state reserve visitor's center today, as I do, and feeling extremely moved by the people checking to see if this is my employment and am I ok. Community is key. So sad for the folks in the NPS system that this is impacting.

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments