Lily Dove

‘Wholesale destruction’: Government shutdown or not, critical science programs are at risk The Trump administration has proposed devastating cuts to federal Earth and climate science programs, and a government shutdown could give them an opportunity to begin implementing those cuts.

In the event of a shutdown, the Office of Management and Budget is recommending reductions in force (layoffs) for “all employees” in all “programs, projects, or activities” that are “not consistent with the President’s priorities.”

What does that mean for US Earth and climate science?

After Trump cut the National Science Foundation by 56 percent, a venerable Arctic research center closes its doors The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States funded programs that aided Indigenous communities and tracked melting sea ice, among dozens of initiatives.

"After nearly 40 years, the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States, or ARCUS, will close September 30."

"The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States funded programs that aided Indigenous communities and tracked melting sea ice, among dozens of initiatives."

Ooh, good tip. Thanks!

(Hope you’re doing well, fellow Dr. Dove!)

Non-fiction:
- Braiding Sweetgrass (Robin Hall Kimmerer)
- This Changes Everything (Naomi Klein)
- Fire Weather (John Vaillant)

Fiction:
- Parable of the Sower (Octavia Butler)
- The Fifth Season (NK Jemisin)
Not strictly climate or environment buuuut - To Be Taught, If Fortunate (Becky Chambers)

Mr. Wright falsely claimed that critics of an Energy Department report — written by five researchers who reject the established scientific consensus that the burning of oil, gas and coal is dangerously heating the planet — did not dispute any of the report’s data or facts. “They just didn’t like that the conclusion of our report was, climate change is a real physical phenomenon that’s unfolding, it’s just not the crisis it’s often sold to be.” In fact, 85 scientists submitted a sweeping critique of the report detailing a litany of inaccuracies, including claims that sea level rise is not accelerating; that more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will help plants grow; and that computer models exaggerate future temperature increases. The American Meteorological Society, a leading science organization, also outlined what it called “foundational flaws” in the report. And the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the nation’s leading scientific advisory body, also contradicted the Energy Department report, saying the evidence that greenhouse gases threaten human health has only grown over time.

this is sooooooo f'ing sweet. every time Sec. Chris Wright lies about the DOE Climate Working Group report, reporters cite our response.

Fantastic news! Looking forward to seeing this in action. 🌊

Over 14,000 physicians currently practicing in the United States, concentrated in underserved Midwestern+Southern states, are currently working on H-1B visas.

This is the high-skill visa program, lifeblood for critical sectors, that the US Administration is sledgehammering.

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Wow, Tom's blog made my day! Thanks for sharing.

You're still an astronaut in my heart! 👩‍🚀 🤍

Text messages. First one says: “Thank you! Good luck with writing today!” The reply is: “Thank you I will try but it is possible that I will fold completely and become a floor-puddle of stress and failure. We'll see!”

I have a manuscript due, it’s going fine

9/16/25: Happy Pythagorean Triple Square Day!

(3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2)

Featuring perhaps one of my favorite figures I've ever seen! Shoutout to the authorship team.

Mentees absolutely benefit from high-quality mentoring. Turns out so do the mentors! The Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention (MPOWIR) program shows it with 20 years of data. 🌊 🧪

Typing "RE" in Google now autodirects me to research.gov instead of reddit.com, which is how I know I'm officially a real adult scientist. 🧪

Scrambling to Study Smoke on the Water - Eos Timely action shows the impact of urban fires on freshwater and marine ecosystems.

After the Los Angeles fires, scientists rushed to understand how ash and toxic runoff could affect the ocean. eos.org/features/scr...

Air pollution from oil and gas causes 90,000 premature US deaths each year, says new study Study analyzed health impacts of fossil fuels from exploration to end use, and found communities of color bear brunt of harm

New research: 90,000 Americans die prematurely every year because of needless, preventable air pollution. Cheap clean energy (solar, wind, batteries) is the way to make this senseless carnage a thing of the past.

@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@jonathanpatz.bsky.social
@howardfrumkin.bsky.social

@agu.org's own Elizabeth Landau is next up. “I am testifying on behalf of AGU and its scientists, who affirm that climate change, which is unequivocally driven by human activities that increase greenhouse gas emissions, is endangering human health and welfare in the US and globally,” she said.

Journalism That Goes Deep: Applications Open for Ocean Reporting Fellowships Image Applications are now open to join the third cohort of the Ocean Reporting Network (ORN), a fellowship program that gives professional journalists the opportunity to spend up to a year working on...

🌊 Journalists: the ocean needs your voice.

Apply now to the @pulitzercenter Ocean Reporting Network & spend a year investigating the ocean stories that can change our planet’s future.

e.g. deep-sea mining, marine energy, CO2 removal or polar issues

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Week 1 of faculty life checklist:
✅ Be overwhelmed with responsibility, gratitude, and excitement
✅ Begin building new habits and life patterns
✅ Accidentally twin with the mascot

Great and important work Makoto and team!! 🔥

Our new paper shows how recent prescribed (Rx) burns in the western US impacted later wildfires. We find that Rx fires reduced wildfire severity + net smoke emissions, even when factoring in smoke from Rx fires. But, we find that these Rx fires were less effective in the wildland-urban interface.

My banker: "So your job is to nerd out about water?"

Couldn't have said it better myself! And what an awesome job it is. 🌊

NSF plans abrupt end to lone U.S. Antarctic research icebreaker Imminent termination of the RV Nathaniel B. Palmer shocks polar scientists

The National Science Foundation plans to abruptly end operation of the RV Nathaniel B. Palmer, the sole U.S. research ship capable of braving the farthest reaches of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. scim.ag/4mB8LOX

🌊❄️🧪 🇦🇶 Please share:

We have learned that the National Science Foundation is moving ahead with plans to decommission the U.S. Research Vessel/Ice Breaker Nathaniel B. Palmer this October.

If you care about Antarctic research, please read on (1/n)

a man is standing on a beach with the words everything is getting very real behind him . ALT: a man is standing on a beach with the words everything is getting very real behind him .

Continued evidence that climate change will impact us all: Bachelor in Paradise had to change filming locations to provide AC to the cast and crew. 🌤️ 🏖️ 🎥

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ROSES 2024 versus ROSES 2025

Recipients of a U.S. Climate Science Fellowship Are Put on Unpaid Leave

Big up to @rdzombak.bsky.social for bringing eyes to this story. 🧪

So many people beyond my little cohort of fellows are impacted by slowdowns at NOAA. America is rapidly losing footing as a leader in climate science and we all are paying the cost.

Thank you, Steph. I am lucky to be starting a new position soon so will feel minimal impact from the furlough. However, my heart aches for my peers who will live with this uncertainty for who knows how long.

When we put extra roadblocks in the way of doing science, excellent researchers leave the field. Our capacity to answer important questions falters. Ultimately, our preparedness for our changing climate decreases and more Americans get hurt.

Nobody wants this. Strong science is an American asset. 🇺🇸