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Sometimes the unplanned sessions are the best. We hijacked a session where the organizers did not show up and turned it into a sharing of experiences from the (large) audience. People lining up to share. SO GOOD!
July 29, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Sometimes the unplanned sessions are the best. We hijacked a session where the organizers did not show up and turned it into a sharing of experiences from the (large) audience. People lining up to share. SO GOOD!
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Local action matters! We are partnering with Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL) to provide ESA members with training and tools to engage in local decision-making through our inaugural Civic Society Cohort
Learn more about the collaboration: https://ow.ly/6rqI50ZuqzG
Learn more about the collaboration: https://ow.ly/6rqI50ZuqzG
July 29, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Local action matters! We are partnering with Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL) to provide ESA members with training and tools to engage in local decision-making through our inaugural Civic Society Cohort
Learn more about the collaboration: https://ow.ly/6rqI50ZuqzG
Learn more about the collaboration: https://ow.ly/6rqI50ZuqzG
We are on! #ESA2026 @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social
July 26, 2026 at 11:27 PM
We are on! #ESA2026 @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social
Are you at #ESA2026? Hit me up! And come to the International Town Hall Monday 3:30pm to learn about ESA international presence! @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social
July 26, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Are you at #ESA2026? Hit me up! And come to the International Town Hall Monday 3:30pm to learn about ESA international presence! @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social
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Celebrate America @250 with an act of resistance and a copy of Betrayed: America Didn't Vote for This.
@thebulwark.com: "It’s a tool to educate the public, a road map to accountability and repair work, and maybe even a way to shorten the Trump era."
Available here:
www.amazon.com/Betrayed-Ame...
@thebulwark.com: "It’s a tool to educate the public, a road map to accountability and repair work, and maybe even a way to shorten the Trump era."
Available here:
www.amazon.com/Betrayed-Ame...
May 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Celebrate America @250 with an act of resistance and a copy of Betrayed: America Didn't Vote for This.
@thebulwark.com: "It’s a tool to educate the public, a road map to accountability and repair work, and maybe even a way to shorten the Trump era."
Available here:
www.amazon.com/Betrayed-Ame...
@thebulwark.com: "It’s a tool to educate the public, a road map to accountability and repair work, and maybe even a way to shorten the Trump era."
Available here:
www.amazon.com/Betrayed-Ame...
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Hurricane Melissa is the kind of rapidly-intensifying, terrifyingly powerful storm our overheated oceans and atmosphere can now produce. My team crowd-sourced these observations on the climate connections and the implications for people in harm's way. blog.ucs.org/erika-spange...
Hurricane Melissa Is a Monster Climate Change-Fueled Hurricane: Here’s What to Know
This is the third Category 5 hurricane this year.
blog.ucs.org
October 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Hurricane Melissa is the kind of rapidly-intensifying, terrifyingly powerful storm our overheated oceans and atmosphere can now produce. My team crowd-sourced these observations on the climate connections and the implications for people in harm's way. blog.ucs.org/erika-spange...
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Hurricane Melissa is headed towards the Caribbean islands of Jamaica and Cuba after undergoing extreme rapid intensification over the weekend to reach peak intensity and Category 5 status.
October 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hurricane Melissa is headed towards the Caribbean islands of Jamaica and Cuba after undergoing extreme rapid intensification over the weekend to reach peak intensity and Category 5 status.
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#Melissa is slowly continuing its journey across the Caribbean Sea and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by tomorrow and reach major hurricane strength by Sunday, posing a significant threat to Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. For the latest, check out www.hurricanes.gov.
October 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
#Melissa is slowly continuing its journey across the Caribbean Sea and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by tomorrow and reach major hurricane strength by Sunday, posing a significant threat to Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. For the latest, check out www.hurricanes.gov.
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The delay in granting the disaster declaration for #Alaska after #Halong follows a disturbing trend by the Trump administration to delay requests and reimbursements and a trend of wondering, where exactly is #FEMA? blog.ucs.org/shana-udvard...
October 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The delay in granting the disaster declaration for #Alaska after #Halong follows a disturbing trend by the Trump administration to delay requests and reimbursements and a trend of wondering, where exactly is #FEMA? blog.ucs.org/shana-udvard...
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Great news that @climatecentral.org has resurrected @noaa.gov’s Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database after the Trump administration axed it!
U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | Climate Central
Explore U.S. billion-dollar weather and climate disasters since 1980, including total costs, trends, and impacts.
www.climatecentral.org
October 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Great news that @climatecentral.org has resurrected @noaa.gov’s Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database after the Trump administration axed it!
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations to UCS climate scientist, @carlonimbus.bsky.social for being recognized by @ametsoc.org for pioneering research, transformative leadership in bridging science and society, and exceptional service in fostering inclusive dialog and action across weather, water, and climate enterprise!
2026 Award and Honors Recipients
The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.
www.ametsoc.org
August 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Congratulations!!!
📅 Mark your calendars! The 16th Annual Creating a Climate for Change Conference is October 24–25 in Florence SC. Theme: “Keep Striving, Keep Thriving: The Next Chapter Begins!” Register here and join us 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-creat... #ClimateForChange #CommunityResilience
2025 Creating a Climate for Change Conference
Working together to bring community-led solutions to our communities so that we all have a means of enduring and surviving climate impacts.
www.eventbrite.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
📅 Mark your calendars! The 16th Annual Creating a Climate for Change Conference is October 24–25 in Florence SC. Theme: “Keep Striving, Keep Thriving: The Next Chapter Begins!” Register here and join us 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-creat... #ClimateForChange #CommunityResilience
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We know that our communities know what’s best for our health and environment. That’s why we’re excited to partner with @ceejhaction.bsky.social for the 11th Annual #EnvironmentalJustice & Health Disparities Symposium.
RSVP:
RSVP:
July 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We know that our communities know what’s best for our health and environment. That’s why we’re excited to partner with @ceejhaction.bsky.social for the 11th Annual #EnvironmentalJustice & Health Disparities Symposium.
RSVP:
RSVP:
Calling all US meteorologists and climate scientists! Starting May 28th, colleagues will be holding a marathon livestream to share their work with the public and show why the services they provide should not be cut. Learn more & sign up to speak here: wcstreamathon.netlify.app
The Weather & Climate Livestream
Join us starting May 28th, as meteorologists and climate scientists from across the US share their research and answer your questions.
wcstreamathon.netlify.app
May 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Calling all US meteorologists and climate scientists! Starting May 28th, colleagues will be holding a marathon livestream to share their work with the public and show why the services they provide should not be cut. Learn more & sign up to speak here: wcstreamathon.netlify.app
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In our first 2025 #DangerSeason post, Dr. Juan Declet-Barreto examines how President Trump’s proposed cuts, particularly to NOAA & NWS, are undermining extreme weather science and weakening the US’s ability to stay safe in a world made more dangerous by continued fossil fuel use & climate change.
4 Ways the Trump Administration Is Making Danger Season Worse this Year
This is how executive orders and firings will affect US as climate change impacts ramp up.
blog.ucs.org
May 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
In our first 2025 #DangerSeason post, Dr. Juan Declet-Barreto examines how President Trump’s proposed cuts, particularly to NOAA & NWS, are undermining extreme weather science and weakening the US’s ability to stay safe in a world made more dangerous by continued fossil fuel use & climate change.
The last 100 days have been an unprecedented assault on American science. Our scientists. Our institutions. And the people around the world who rely on it. We must stand united and speak up. Our collective future depends on it. #ScienceMatters www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPlu... savesciencenow.org
You Need Science. Now Science Needs You.
YouTube video by Union of Concerned Scientists
www.youtube.com
April 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The last 100 days have been an unprecedented assault on American science. Our scientists. Our institutions. And the people around the world who rely on it. We must stand united and speak up. Our collective future depends on it. #ScienceMatters www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPlu... savesciencenow.org
And while we are on the subject of the Chesapeake Bay, buy a ticket (or 2, 3...) and come Treasure the Chesapeake with me! A fantastic event not to be missed!
cbtrust.org/ttc/
cbtrust.org/ttc/
Treasure the Chesapeake 2025 - Chesapeake Bay Trust
JOIN US on May 1st for the 27th Annual Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration. Sponsorship Registration is OPEN!
cbtrust.org
April 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
And while we are on the subject of the Chesapeake Bay, buy a ticket (or 2, 3...) and come Treasure the Chesapeake with me! A fantastic event not to be missed!
cbtrust.org/ttc/
cbtrust.org/ttc/
Care about the Chesapeake Bay, want to help conserve its special places under threat? Then help me raise money for the Chesapeake Conservancy - Saving Special Places Week 2025! Thank you for donating 🩵 secure.qgiv.com/event/sspw20...
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April 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Care about the Chesapeake Bay, want to help conserve its special places under threat? Then help me raise money for the Chesapeake Conservancy - Saving Special Places Week 2025! Thank you for donating 🩵 secure.qgiv.com/event/sspw20...
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As we also approach hurricane and wildfire seasons, we are reminded of the need for a well-staffed and resourced #FEMA to help communities cope with and recover from extreme weather damage. www.ucs.org/about/news/e...
Eliminating FEMA Will Endanger Millions
The Trump administration’s ongoing assault on FEMA has taken an alarming turn, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly directing that the agency be dismantled by October 1.
www.ucs.org
April 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
As we also approach hurricane and wildfire seasons, we are reminded of the need for a well-staffed and resourced #FEMA to help communities cope with and recover from extreme weather damage. www.ucs.org/about/news/e...
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From TX to the Great Lakes, a large swath of the U.S. faces a potentially severe tornado outbreak this week. We have this forecast thanks to the work of the National Weather Service, operating with reduced staff and facing further cuts by the Trump administration. www.spc.noaa.gov/products/out...
April 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
From TX to the Great Lakes, a large swath of the U.S. faces a potentially severe tornado outbreak this week. We have this forecast thanks to the work of the National Weather Service, operating with reduced staff and facing further cuts by the Trump administration. www.spc.noaa.gov/products/out...
Preparedness needs data! blog.ucs.org/marc-alessi/...
With Fewer Weather Balloons, People in US Heartland Will Be Less Prepared for Tornado Season
Weather balloons are a critical piece of NOAA's observations infrastructure that informs severe weather outbreaks.
blog.ucs.org
March 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Preparedness needs data! blog.ucs.org/marc-alessi/...
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This week, Congress is taking a final vote on the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the OMB. "It’s hard to imagine a more dangerous and unsuitable candidate than the lead architect of the Project 2025 manifesto," says UCS's Rachel Cleetus in her new blog.
Read it here: act.ucsusa.org/4gzbjcK
Read it here: act.ucsusa.org/4gzbjcK
February 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This week, Congress is taking a final vote on the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the OMB. "It’s hard to imagine a more dangerous and unsuitable candidate than the lead architect of the Project 2025 manifesto," says UCS's Rachel Cleetus in her new blog.
Read it here: act.ucsusa.org/4gzbjcK
Read it here: act.ucsusa.org/4gzbjcK
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The Trump administration’s wide-ranging and bad faith halt to federal grant funding is an illegal overreach of presidential authority that will deeply harm people across the nation and will be rightfully challenged in courts.
➡️ www.washingtonpost.com/documents/de...
➡️ www.washingtonpost.com/documents/de...
January 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The Trump administration’s wide-ranging and bad faith halt to federal grant funding is an illegal overreach of presidential authority that will deeply harm people across the nation and will be rightfully challenged in courts.
➡️ www.washingtonpost.com/documents/de...
➡️ www.washingtonpost.com/documents/de...
Presidential Forum starting in 20 minutes! Great panel, not to be missed! #AMS2025 @ametsoc.bsky.social
January 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Presidential Forum starting in 20 minutes! Great panel, not to be missed! #AMS2025 @ametsoc.bsky.social