Mike McIntyre of The New York Times brought up a good point about social media in his master class. He said social media makes it easier for journalists to find sources, but reader comments can make it harder to deal with criticism than before. #JMC602

Mike McIntyre of The NYT's Masterclass was a great look inside the industry and how it is changing. His best advice to young students: "Get whatever news job you can." #JMC602

Mike McIntire of the NYT offered great advice to any journalist. He said you have to read other people's work and deconstruct it to get better. #JMC602

Hurricane Erin is one of the fastest rapidly intensifying storms in Atlantic history | CNN Powerful Hurricane Erin has undergone a period of astonishingly rapid intensification — a phenomenon that has become far more common in recent years as the planet warms. It was a rare Category 5 for a...

This is a great explainer on how climate change impacts hurricanes. It's not a good trend- storms are getting bigger and more powerful. Luckily #Erin is in the middle of the Atlantic, but rip currents are going to be dangerous on the East Coast. #JMC602
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This article does a great job of explaining why the weather app on your device can be way off. Now that AI models are being used for the first time this hurricane season I wonder how they’ll do? #JMC602

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If the wild weather swings in GA have you wondering… I have an answer! Here’s a hint- Appalachian Mountains.

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Australian towns blanketed with rare snow in wild weather Several towns in eastern Australia were blanketed with their thickest layer of snow in decades as wild weather swept the area this weekend, causing floods, stranding vehicles and cutting power to thousands of homes, authorities said.

Another example of weather extremes - according to the Australian Weather Bureau parts of New South Wales haven't seen this much snow since the 1980's! #JMC602

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The Top 6 Weather Conspiracy Theories Debunked An expert debunks popular weather conspiracy theories.

Social media is a breeding ground for weather conspiracy theories. Shepherd makes several valid points — especially his comment about the nonsense of steering hurricanes. #JMC602

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Emory, Georgia Tech researchers develop wearable sensor to help outdoor workers stay safe in heat A team of researchers from Emory and Georgia Tech have developed a new device to help outdoor workers monitor how heat is affecting their bodies and collect data to better understand the effects.

We’re in the midst of a massive heat wave this week, with about 100 million Americans enduring “feels like” temperatures above 100 degrees. Sensors like these could save lives—not only for farmworkers, but also for those in construction and landscaping. #JMC602

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Met Office: Extreme weather the UK's new normal The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.

Interestingly enough, the UK has one of the most aggressive climate plans in the world with a goal to reach net zero by 2050. But that doesn't mean a reversal of extreme weather- it just means the long term impacts don't get even worse. #JMC602

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Floods are getting more dangerous around the country, not just in Texas The deadly floods in Central Texas were caused by extremely heavy rain. Climate change is causing even more rain to fall during the heaviest storms.

Tragedies like this are beyond words. This article highlights a real issue in future infrastructure planning amid a changing climate. Many historical rainfall records are decades old and don’t reflect the intensity of today’s storms or those to come. #JMC602
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