Chase Cain

“People need to be warned in order to be safe, and if we're taking apart the systems that warn them, we're taking away their avenue to safety.”

@whitehouse.senate.gov talked with me before his 300th “Time to Wake Up” speech on the Senate floor for @nbcnews.com

Public Land Sales Blocked From Inclusion in Trump’s Tax Bill A Senate proposal to sell millions of acres of public land to help pay for President Donald Trump’s massive package of tax cuts and spending has been blocked by the Senate’s rule keeper.

‘NOT FOR SALE’
It turns out that not many Americans wanted to see our country’s public land sold — with polls showing 75-80% opposed — even 65% of Republicans

Late Monday, that proposal got the axe 🪓
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Tired in Tornado Alley A crucial National Weather Service office, battered by cuts, is trying to put on a brave face as tornado season peaks.

What's it like inside the National Weather Service right now?
@evanbush.bsky.social and @chasecain.bsky.social got a rare look inside one local NWS office. They found dedicated people committed to the mission but an office that is unquestionably short-staffed.

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Experts concerned cuts to National Weather Service could threaten Americans Weather experts are concerned that more Americas could be in danger due to recently proposed cuts to the National Weather Service. NBC News’ Chase Cain reports.

🚨 Americans will die during severe weather events because of cuts to the @nws.noaa.gov
— that's the warning from EVERY LIVING FORMER director of the National Weather Service

⛈️ The 5 men led the agency under every president from Reagan to Trump's first term!
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How Antarctica impacts everything from flooding to our food Antarctica might rarely be on our minds but what happens there can directly impact us. National climate reporter Chase Cain traveled more than 9,000 miles to the frozen continent to see just how conne...

Our culture of distraction can make it easy to forget how intertwined we are — with each other & our planet 🌎

I traveled to Antarctica for @nbcnews.com & it was a beautiful lesson in connections 🐧

Find and contact elected officials | USAGov Use USAGov’s Contact Your Elected Officials tool to get contact information for your members of Congress, the president, and state and local officials.

FYI: You can call any member of Congress, not just your representative

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Already in political crosshairs, fates of NOAA and FEMA hang in the election balance Government weather and disaster agencies have become increasingly politicized, so the election may be pivotal to their futures. Project 2025 recommends major changes and cuts to NOAA and FEMA.

Sadly, reports of talented folks at NOAA & NWS getting fired shouldn’t be surprising

Before the election, I reported on this exact thing happening from the playbook of Project 2025

I am now hearing from multiple folks in the past two hours (including some who have personally been fired) that mass firings have now commenced within NOAA--including, yes, at the National Weather Service.

A free press is critical to the survival of a democracy

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Saving salmon can be a win-win for climate change A team of Canadian scientists at CarbonRun discovered two environmental wins with one stone — limestone. Accelerating a natural process through “enhanced rock weathering” helps restore river ecosystem...

"What's the catch?"
There wasn't one ... except for the salmon!

This story highlights a true win-win for climate change & river ecosystems using enhanced rock weathering 🐟 🪨

Project 2025 aims to ‘eradicate' climate change research, slash disaster aid The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank, takes aim at climate change across the federal government in its Project 2025 policy proposals. The 922 page document targets the National Weather S...

In October, I reported on Project 2025’s plan to gut NOAA, the National Weather Service, & climate research

Today The Guardian is reporting “DOGE staffers enter NOAA headquarters and incite reports of cuts and threats”
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💡 YOUR IDEAS WELCOME!

Hello Bluesky 🦋👋
In my role at @nbcnews.com, I’m brainstorming how to more effectively talk about the impact of climate change on our environment, our lives, & all of the amazing solutions which already exist!

What’s missing? What can we do better? What can we do more of?

What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment President Donald Trump’s first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for Earth’s climate and environment.

Trump’s executive orders “will make our air dirtier, make people sicker, make energy more expensive, and make our communities less prepared for extreme weather.”
@ayanaeliza.bsky.social

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California wildfires have clear links to climate change Although wildfires occur naturally, climate change amplifies their intensity and how quickly they can spread. Meteorologist Chase Cain explains two of the strongest links between climate change and…

Meteorologist @chasecain.bsky.social breaks down the two main ways that climate change drives wildfires like the ones in LA. “It’s not that climate change causes a fire,” he reports, “but it does allow them to burn much more intensely and spread much more quickly.”

Fire survivors band together to call for climate action Less than a year since it launched, Extreme Weather Survivors keeps gaining new members as the U.S. faces more frequent disasters. The network provides support for survivors, but it also delivers unif...

How do you talk about climate change when it takes your home?

As the sun rises in Pacific Palisades, you can see just what an apocalyptic scene it is here — heartbreaking 💔

#PalisadesFire

Climate change is causing distress, anxiety among young Americans New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the diffi...

Upwards of 85% of Gen Z & 70% of Millennials are "worried" about climate change 😬

Eco grief or climate anxiety is increasingly common, so I talked with experts for advice on coping with climate emotions 💚

Before I take a break from social media, here’s a message from my heart 🖤

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YouTube video by LX News What Is an Exit Poll? Behind the Scenes at the NBC News Decision Desk | NBCLX

Want a behind the scenes look at how NBC News will project winners as the polls close?

Here’s a deep-dive into exit polling & the NBC News Decision Desk ✅

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Project 2025 aims to ‘eradicate' climate change research, slash disaster aid The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank, takes aim at climate change across the federal government in its Project 2025 policy proposals. The 922 page document targets the National Weather S...

#Project2025 aims to “eradicate climate change references from absolutely everywhere” across federal gov't

It also slashes federal disaster aid, environmental regulations, & the National Weather Service

Chase Cain on Instagram: "First-time voters, who prioritize climate change, could cast deciding votes in states like NC, GA, & PA — even in FL & TX ✅ But that’s not the only way climate change might ... 2 likes, 0 comments - chasecain on October 28, 2024: "First-time voters, who prioritize climate change, could cast deciding votes in states like NC, GA, & PA — even in FL & TX ✅ But that’s not the on...

215,000 first-time voters have already cast ballots — and they’re voters who prioritize climate change!

The Environmental Voter Project has turned-out these new voters in states like PA, NC, GA, FL, & TX

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YouTube video by Sunrise Movement Oct 2024

Climate action group @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social has a new ad targeting the former president for his climate denial — set against images showing the REALITY of climate change

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YouTube video by Stay Tuned Meet the evangelical Christians pushing to address climate change

A growing number of evangelical Christians understand that combatting climate change is actually a biblical quest!

Fascinating reporting from my colleague in the NBC News Climate unit
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Hello Bluesky 👋

I received *hundreds* of angry, hate-filled posts on X while covering Hurricane Milton — especially after I made the climate connection 🥴

So I’m ready for somewhere new & hopefully more constructive 💚

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