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Earth may be even more sensitive to greenhouse gas emissions than scientists thought. "Uncertainty is not our friend," Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social says

See you at 2pm PT today!

New resource for home growers! 🌳 UC ANR’s Home Orchard, 2nd Edition features updated guidance on figs, persimmons, nuts, IPM, irrigation & climate-smart practices.
Get your copy: bit.ly/4iD1cGC
#FruitTrees #Orcharding
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Wow! Donors are extra generous this year. This is about $35,000 more than UC ANR received for #GivingTuesday 2024 🙏

Wow! Donors are extra generous this year. This is about $35,000 more than UC ANR received for #GivingTuesday 2024 🙏

Proposed Trump rule could broaden denial powers for immigration officers Advocates and experts say the revised public charge policy could drive immigrant families off programs they’re legally allowed to use, worsen hunger and increase poverty.

The Trump admin’s proposed changes to the “public charge” rule could deny residency to lawful immigrants who use SNAP, WIC, or Medicaid. @npi.ucanr.edu affiliated researcher Lauren Au says the policy could harm the economy and increase food insecurity, ER visits & poverty. Read more: bit.ly/4pMb56X

This lengthy discussion of tule fog--including its origins, long-term trends, and impacts--was recorded (as always!) and is now available at same link below. Next up, on Thu at 2pm PT, is a broader global climate update. See you then!

Global climate update Dec. 2025: Recent trends in greenhouse gases, global temperatures, and more - YouTube The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme #weather and ...

Then, on Thu, Dec 4 @ 2pm PT, I'll offer a global #climate update. I'll discuss the likely upcoming transition from La Niña to El Niño conditions, recent global temperature trends, impacts, & implications. I'll also be taking questions live! #CAwx [2/2]

I remember driving in the San Joaquin Valley with the window rolled down to see the lane markers and to listen for cars

Today at 4pm Pacific Time!

TODAY at 4pm PT: Join @weatherwest.bsky.social for a California weather update. Will we have a dry December?

UC Dry Bean Field Day Gives Updates on New-Variety Research Scientists discussed their progress during the recent University of California Dry Bean Field Day, held at test fields on campus.

Great work, Michelle!

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UC ANR helps Californians in all corners of the state adapt to climate change--and it's a team I'm personally proud to be part of. For #GivingTuesday, if you can, give to support this work: give.ucanr.edu

Then / Now / Next: Ecologist Lenya Quinn-Davidson is rethinking California's relationship with fire - Berkeley News The UC Berkeley alum is growing fire resilience across the state through prescribed and cultural burning, policy work and community building.

"As a kid, I was pretty scared of fire," Lenya Quinn-Davidson @ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social @ucanr.edu tells @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social. I thought it was scary and bad; at that time, it was not something I was drawn to.
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Today’s the day! Join millions around the world in celebrating the power of giving.

By supporting UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, you’re fueling innovation, expanding educational opportunities, and helping build a more sustainable future. 🌱

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Join us at Lindcove REC for two #citrus-filled days!

Dec 5 – Industry Day
- Taste citrus outdoors
- Meet UC researchers on varieties, pests & management
- Facility + field tours

Dec 6 – Public Day
- Sample 200+ citrus varieties
Exeter, CA
More ➡️https://bit.ly/3K9tT18

California weather update: Tule fog, a December dry spell, and an overview of our topsy-turvy autumn - YouTube The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme #weather and ...

I'll be hosting *two* separate livestreams this week, each w/different focus. First, join me on Tue, Dec 2 @ 4pm PT for a CA weather update. I'll discuss the recent tule fog/stratus episode & what appears to be a pretty long dry spell into Dec. #CAwx [1/2]

I See Dead Plants: (S4:E41) The Bug Crusade: Adventures of the Indiana Jones of Entomology Part 1 In this episode Ed interviews of University of California Riverside. They discuss some of Mark’s worldly adventures while trying to track down biological control agents and his work with the South Am...

People don't realize their lives are impacted every day by invasive species, says Mark Hoddle @ucrentomology.bsky.social & @ucanr.edu. And public research protects against the damage invasive species do sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e41...

Current satellite snapshot showing yet another well-defined tule fog (stratus?) day in California's Central Valley.

Another day, another solid overcast throughout nearly entirety of CA's Central Valley. However, as some have noted, as this event has persisted the density of actual fog has been diminished near the surface because temps actually aren't cold enough! "Tule stratus," perhaps? #CAwx

Just when you hoped it was over: #USDA reports that California has found another #H5N1 #birdflu infected dairy herd, its 773rd. There's been a total of 1083 confirmed herds in 18 states since March 2024. www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-po...

Map of 500mb GPH anomaly over North America for ~10 days from present from the ECMWF ensemble. It depicts a pronounced and zonally-elongated ridge along the West Coast.

For the most part, it's looking like a mostly dry and warm start to December across much of the Southwest including much of California--with the major exception of the Central Valley, where a cold/damp tule fog layer may persist for a while yet. [Thread]

Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c.... If home sales and prices decline in response to climate risk that is exactly what should happen. Consumers should know this info and the market should not ignore climate risks. The accuracy of risk models is another question

“But in the current climate for science, ‘really terrific researchers who are not from the U.S. are going elsewhere,’ Grimes said, adding that some U.S. born students are veering away from academic research or seeking opportunities in China, Europe and Canada.” - @eastbaytimes.com

Trump administration science assault slams major Bay Area economic engine, threatens ‘amazing innovations’ Investors and young scientists are pulling back from biotech, amid broader attacks on science under Trump, industry representatives said.

Trump administration science assault slams major Bay Area economic engine, threatens ‘amazing innovations’ trib.al/y7FfYCX

Recent acquisition and staff cuts at Braga Fresh reflect larger trends in the ag sector. Braga Fresh acquisition by organicgirl, facility closure, and job losses reflect ag sector consolidation trends. Taylor Farms expands.

“Agriculture is becoming larger, farms are becoming larger. It’s harder to keep up if you’re a small farm,” @jaysayre.bsky.social says. “You’re not going to buy a laser weeder if you’re a one-acre farm.” shorturl.at/K1WkG

Sorry your bird got sick 🐔💔

The Forecast Discussion: How I fell in love with the National Weather Service That Was Cool: Small moments that made a big difference in my life.

“NOAA Research costs every American citizen less than a cup of coffee a year, with large returns on this small investment," writes @weatherwest.bsky.social

And I'd happily pay even more for the National Weather Service's Forecast Discussion!
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It’s an ugly death. A friend had to put down his family’s chickens. Their necks started twisting 😭

Chicken tenders 😂

A group of people stand in a circle in a forest

UC ANR gave Tribal youth overview of what @uofcalifornia.bsky.social offers, "but it was also about their connection with the land and having time to explore the area and reconnect,” said @ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social advisor @lakeconews.bsky.social
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