Steve Brown

Spectacular in Boulder tonight.

Thanks Joe ! Your visit to our lab was a big morale boost during a turbulent time. Thanks for reaching out to us ! (And the donuts were great too)

No Kings Boulder

Understaffed National Weather Service Still Weeks Away From Issuing Kentucky Tornado Warning SILVER SPRING, MD—In the aftermath of the deadly storms that ripped through the central United States over the weekend, the National Weather Service confirmed Monday that due to critical staffing shor...

Understaffed National Weather Service Still Weeks Away From Issuing Kentucky Tornado Warning

Dear NOAA: Thank You To my fellow NOAA employees—especially those of you who are departing in 2025—thank you! When I look back on my childhood dream and see how much of it came true and even surpassed what I dreamed of—it brings tears to my eyes. I owe so much of it to you. Your initiative, exploration, and discovery. Thank you for your service and Godspeed wherever life takes you.

Thanks to the creators of this !

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We said goodbye to 6 long term, highly valued colleagues at the NOAA Chemical Sciences Lab yesterday. Andy Langford, Jim Roberts, Wayne Angeline, Bob Portman, Cathy Weable, Jeanne Waters. All retired earlier than planned to spare other jobs. It’s just not the same lab today.

Or no orders at all from the federal government

I’m no longer motivated 🤨

In a bit of more positive news, I finished the Boston marathon last Monday in 3:23. Now, 5 days later, I am finally recovered enough to post it !

I also dislike this post !

Same happened to my terminated probationary NOAA Feds. I don’t understand why these people are given no consideration whatsoever.

I’m addicted to endnote. For no good reason.

Clouds darkening over NOAA research. We are slated for elimination in next years budget. Astonishing loss to the nation and the world if it happens.

Our NOAA probationary feds were re-fired today. Taken off administrative leave, no salary, no health care. I feel increasingly powerless.

Thanks Joost de Gouw for supporting NOAA

Great turnout for demonstration in Boulder

Climate, energy agencies bring back probationary employees The moves were in response to recent court decisions, the administration said.

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Admin leave is a step forward for our terminated federal employees, but it’s not enough. They are being paid, thankfully, but they are not able to continue their valuable work for the nation.

OMG

Can’t afford to sell my Tesla. Hoping to rebrand it instead.

The mood at NOAA is bleak

More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.

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I just lost two close colleagues at NOAA to this afternoon’s firings of probationary employees. I am lost and heartbroken.

E&E News: Trump team weighs drastic cuts to NOAA staff Mass layoffs at the climate and weather agency would have a ripple effect across the U.S. economy, say former NOAA officials.

Very serious indeed. Not good for agency or lab morale, to say the least.

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White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.

The US Constitution does not grant the President this unilateral authority.

In Illinois, we will stand against unlawful actions that would harm millions of working families, children, and seniors.

Early-career atmospheric chemistry colleagues! Click on the link below to learn more about applying to attend the Atmospheric Chemistry Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) and the GRC that follows. www.grc.org/atmospheric-...

DOE is doing the same. We are awaiting sub awards through U Texas and CSU that are now in question.

Congrats on the initiative Dan !

Trump Administration Live Updates: Federal Workers Told to Inform on Colleagues Trying to Dodge D.E.I. Crackdown

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Got one of these e-mails today

Great week at the American Meteorological Society meeting. Multiple presentations on field work from the Tropospheric Chemistry and Atmospheric Remote Sensing Groups. Ilana Pollack, Nell Schafer, Emily Lill (CSU) and Brian Carroll pictured here.