Lead in archived hair documents a decline in lead exposure to humans since the establishment of the US Environmental Protection Agency | PNAS Lead (Pb) is well known to be toxic to humans. We use archived hair from individuals living along the Wasatch Front in Utah to evaluate changes in ...

Trending #PNAS article: #EPA starts regulating lead & [Pb] in humans decreased A LOT (note: log scale). This decrease is associated with children's increased IQ score. EPA wants to protect YOU from poison in the air & water. It's worth asking who would be against that. www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

A Response to the Decision to Rescind EPA's 2009 Endangerment Finding The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.

AMS is deeply concerned by the repeal of EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding, which concluded greenhouse gas emissions harm health and well-being. The science remains clear: human-caused climate change is already causing harmful impacts.

Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4tBwz9w

The EPA just erased a century of public health progress Former Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Dean Michelle A. Williams on the EPA’s incorrect and morally wrong decision.

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The EPA just erased a century of public health progress Former Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Dean Michelle A. Williams on the EPA’s incorrect and morally wrong decision.

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What Americans Lose If Their National Center for Atmospheric Research Is Dismantled - Eos Five ways dismantling NCAR will cost the American people, and two ways to save it.

What Americans Lose If Their National Center for Atmospheric Research Is Dismantled eos.org/opinions/wha...

High-altitude research: Monitoring pollution from Whiteface's summit - Adirondack Explorer A look at some of the ongoing work at the Whiteface Mountain Field Station, tracking a range of compounds in the clouds

My recent work was briefly mentioned in this piece covering the wide range of research done under Dr. @saramlance.bsky.social at the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center.

@albany.edu
@ualbanydaes.bsky.social
@ualbanynews.bsky.social

2025 was the third hottest year ever.
Trend is worrying and faster than expected a few years ago.

Only when we stop burning coal, oil and gas, temperature will stop rising.

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A powerful winter storm has brought strong winds and heavy snow to the Midwest and Northeast US over the last couple of days, while also creating some blizzard and snow squall conditions.

Significant lake effect snow continues to pelt the Great Lakes region from this storm.

I usually love seeing my friends quoted in the NYTimes, but the reasons for @marinavance.bsky.social being the focus of this story are so sad. The damage to US science is terrible.

That is so disgusting

Yesterday in AGU’s case to fight the Administration’s illegal mass firings, our federal judge issued an order blocking the mass firings and reorganizations of government agencies until our case is resolved. Read more in @eos.org.

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Hey you figured it out. I hadn't made the connection

Interesting that I'm not seeing any coverage of No Kings on NYT (Let alone inaccurate coverage). I wonder what they got wrong. The number of people participating? I've seen estimates of 7 million, but the general sense I've gotten is a reluctance to give an estimate at all.

What NYT post sparked this comment?

Spending $200 billion on ICE is a terrible idea I've covered federal law enforcement for two decades. Here are the things that worry me most.

"We’re creating something even more dangerous to the country: A masked monster of a law enforcement agency, one uniquely unsuited for its new power, authority, reach, and funding levels."

This image of smoke contains the GeoColor product from the GOES-19 weather satellite from 10:50 UTC on 2025-08-07.

Canada is experiencing their second worst wildfire season on record, and smoke from these fires can be carried many thousands of miles.

On August 7, 2025, New England and Eastern Canada were enveloped in smoke that had traveled from Central Canada, impacting the air quality for millions. (1/5)

My cat was so funny about the cat door. She acted like it was so difficult for her to open it (when she knew I was around) and she would complain loudly about it, but when a deer scared her, she had no problem dashing right through the door, silently rushing to "safety"

What a lucky kitty

It’s always interesting to see the effect of fireworks on urban air quality. This is a simple snapshot of the #PurpleAir maps in U.S. and Europe tonight, with a bonus of the Colorado Front Range thrown in for good measure. Serious PM concentrations, as always on the 4th of July. Stay healthy!

Benjamin Wallace-Wells writes about the Minneapolis shootings and the dangers of a political environment in which it’s unclear who represents what area of law enforcement—and where the limits of their mission lie. nyer.cm/sn7MBGV

WATCH: NYC Comptroller Brad Lander is handcuffed and detained by ICE agents while escorting immigrants from immigration hearings. ow.ly/f23e50Wb3Oi 👇

Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals Trump says he backs the MAHA agenda which includes eliminating toxins linked to human health problems. But his administration continues to cuts funds, grants and regulations that support that goal.

Trump says he backs the MAHA agenda which includes eliminating toxins linked to human health problems. But his administration continues to cuts funds, grants and regulations that support that goal.

Perspective: I'm a Harvard professor. Here's why federally funded research is important to us all The history of the partnership helps to explain why the U.S. government funds research today.

Very well stated!
www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...

YouTube video by New York Times Podcasts Four Legal Immigrants Offer a Warning for America

Such an important perspective to hear right now
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In my job, the only reason I should be having emergency meetings is "oh damn I had a great idea" "look at this data it's 🔥"

YouTube video by StarTalk Addressing Trump's NASA Budget Cuts

At What Cost?
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my mental image these day: I am planting seeds in the midst of a hurricane, winds are swirling, I know most seeds will be swept away, and I still plant with whatever care and tenderness I can

Explore the history of urban air quality and what we can learn from clear skies in our next Explorer Series event featuring NSF NCAR's Kelley Barsanti. On Wednesday, May 14, join us from 7-8:30 PM MT both online and in-person at the Mesa Lab. Reserve your spot: edec.ucar.edu/events/moder...

AGU President Brandon Jones spoke at the #EGU25 Great Debate on rising threats to science. He outlined AGU’s response—legal action, advocacy and international engagement—to protect scientific integrity and uphold the values shared by the global scientific community.