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Between this and the Louvre prosecutor describing the suspects’ statements as “minimalist” while bragging that they had worked on the case over a weekend it’s an absolutely incredible week for Frenchness

Every 1/10th of a degree of warming we prevent is a profound gift to our children & grandchildren, and to their children & grandchildren. We should aim to prevent as much warming as possible AND improve the lives of everyone alive today through poverty alleviation & better health. Walk + chew gum.

When bad things get worse Border Patrol, ICE, and the repetition of grim history.

I wrote about how Border Patrol taking the lead in immigration operations mirrors a shift that happens often in concentration-camp regimes, including Nazi Germany, and some ways we can respond.

A look at the devastating power loss across Jamaica following the historic crossing of Hurricane Melissa, captured by NOAA-21.

The official home of the Python Programming Language

TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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11AM #Melissa Update: #Jamaica THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION! TAKE COVER NOW!

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Position 2: Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS) Development and Implementation

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Position 1: High-Resolution Ensemble Forecast Development and Implementation

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Calling all ensemble forecast system enthusiasts! The State of Texas is funding development of a new ensemble prediction system (100 members, 2km grid spacing) with an embedded WoFS interface, to be developed at Texas Tech! Passing along 3 open research scientist positions towards that development:

Texas Tech Geosciences is hiring two open-rank Atmospheric Science faculty positions in Precipitation Hazards, and in Data Science; part of an interdisciplinary, multi-year Atmospheric Hazards Strategic Hire. See the details for the Precipitation and Data Science positions and join us in fall 2026!

Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.

Prominent climate scientist, @katharinehayhoe.com, argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality.'
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...

💯 ... The other side has done that a long time ago.

She Made Sure That Tsunami Warnings Reached the Public

The @nytimes.com climate section is profiling federal scientists who have been terminated and their work.

I spoke with tsunami expert Corina Allen, who worked to ensure tsunami alerts made it to the public. She was fired in February.

Read her story and others':

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/c...

Trump Administration confirms that NSF AI meteorology institute funding cut because of "climate hysteria" Ending of NOAA billion dollar climate disaster tracking another example of us becoming less prepared for a future affected by climate change.

NPR ran a story last night about NSF terminating funding for AI focused meteorology research & the (IMO) insane explanation they got from OMB. I shared my perspective on this and our continued insistence to shoot ourselves in the foot when it comes to scientific R&D. tinyurl.com/2kzujwz8

This is SUCH an important point. Most people are worried about climate change: but most people feel helpless and think nothing’s being done (so why should they do anything?)

This is why my weekly newsletter always includes good news on climate solutions as well as actions we can take!

The remnants of Typhoon Halong appear to have potentially set a local ERA5 record (1950-2024) for lowest MSLP for the month of October:

Historic coastal flooding strikes western Alaska Remnants of Typhoon Halong produce hurricane force winds and push massive storm surge inland in Kuskokwim River Delta, destroying and carrying away homes, leaving devastated communities.

Sunday a massive storm surge event from the remnants of Typhoon Halong caused catastrophic damage in remote western Alaska. Thanks to @alaskawx.bsky.social for his help with this deep dive, including the forecast challenges in an area dealing with reduced NWS upper air soundings
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UPDATE‼️The Hill reports at least 4,100 employees fired today as Russell Vought and Trump devastate our government agencies and slash the federal workforce.

thehill.com/homenews/adm...

Fair point! Even the CMCE "dry" solution still carries a lot of impacts. I just think the uncertainty is fascinating. The next 24 hours still have the Canadian with the least QPF, but even that solution is very impactful for western CO!

Ensemble QPF clustering image for SW US valid for Day 2 (Friday 10/10) depicting 3 unique clusters from NBM QMD members.

Lots of uncertainty amongst the NBM QMD membership too! The Canadian ensemble is all in on a drier scenario (100% of CMCE in Cluster 1) whereas the rest of the global ensemble solutions have a much larger QPF footprint. Really interesting to see such large differences at this short a lead time!

The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply – and how to resist You don’t need to be a rebel to defy. Defiance isn’t about personality, it’s a practice – one that’s becoming essential in workplaces, politics and everyday life.

The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply – and how to resist
theconversation.com/the-science-...

A Defining Choice for Higher Ed (opinion) Colleges should say no to Trump administration plans to condition access to federal funding on pledges of fealty to the president’s priorities.

“If colleges relent, they will forfeit whatever moral capital they have left and send the message that the pursuit of truth matters less than loyalty to a political agenda.”
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...

Education Department employees' emails automatically changed to blame Democrats for shutdown Five furloughed employees told NBC News they had put up nonpartisan out-of-office messages, only to see they were changed — without their permission — to partisan ones.

Five furloughed employees told NBC News they had put up nonpartisan out-of-office messages, only to see they were changed — without their permission — to partisan ones.

Exactly! This and taking breaks from newsfeeds when feeling overwhelmed. If we burn out we can't be effective later on - taking breaks and focusing on community helps. (Not saying I don't relate to the feelings of hopelessness/helplessness tho, cause that's def something a lot of us are navigating.)

Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

Anti-science. Censorship. Authoritarian. Orwellian. Etc.

Can't be said enough: What a dangerous & regressive moment in human history.

Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

For example, this is why I repeatedly emphasize the value of ensemble forecasting over cherry-picking scary looking deterministic model maps that show the worst possible outcome.

At no point was the multi-model consensus showing more than a moderate probability of a landfall.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

NSF GRFP is out 2.5 months late w/key changes

1. 2nd year graduate students not eligible.

2. "alignment with Administration priorities"

3. Unlike prior years, they DO NOT specify the expected number of awards... that is a BIG problem.

a brief 🧵 w/receipts

www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...