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Adam Sobel

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Atmospheric scientist

Adam H. Sobel is a Professor of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics and of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University. He directs its Initiative on Extreme Weather and Climate. His research area is meteorology with a focus on atmospheric and climate dynamics, tropical meteorology, and extreme weather. .. more

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Geology 23%

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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 2d

📣 Postdoc opportunity alert! Join our dynamic community of Earth, environmental, and climate scientists as LDEO postdoctoral fellow. Principal criteria: scientific excellence + clear plan to investigate problems at forefront of Earth science. ➡️ Apply by Nov 7: lamont.columbia.edu/about/postdo...

LDEO postdocs traversing a volcanic dike on the Olomana Trail in Oahu. Credit: Brandon Shuck

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · 23d

We're hiring! We have an open search for an Assistant Professor in physics of the ocean and/or atmosphere in Columbia's Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Please circulate this information to good candidates, and apply yourself if you are one! Ad & link to apply: apply.interfolio.com/173819

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saveaidsresearch.bsky.social @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social · 23d

Join us on 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research NOW to hear about the incredible successes of the NIH-funded HIV research networks, with leaders Myron Cohen, Larry Corey, Joseph Eron, and Sharon Nachman on YouTube: bit.ly/45Qftts #saveAIDSresearch #HIV

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · Oct 12

Hi listeners of our podcast, Deep Convection: we are thinking about doing an extra "ask me anything" episode this season where I respond to listener questions. So feel free to send me such questions if you have any! DM, email or however.

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Albert Pinto @70sbachchan.bsky.social · Mar 14

GOP cuts fought by reinsurance who want quality data to remain public,reports @leeharris.ft.com

"What NOAA provides is an infrastructure of facilities that produce the data—satellites, ships, weather buoys—that the insurance industry doesn’t have”
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US weather agency job cuts could jeopardise climate risk data, insurers warn

[FREE TO READ] Reinsurance trade group lobbies US commerce secretary about potential impact to monitoring hurricanes and drought conditions

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Weston Anderson @agroclim.bsky.social · Mar 20

If anyone needs a break from the current madness check out Adam's podcast tracking the life of Sumner Crane. It's about his uncle but really about how to live a life or exist as a human on this earth. A good question to be asking

Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · Mar 20

Just out: episode 2 of the Sumner Files, featuring the amazing Julia Gorton! What an honor and a pleasure to talk with Julia about her experiences downtown in the 70s and her friendship with Sumner. Her photos are among the most compelling documents of the scene. deep-convection.org/2025/03/19/t...

The Sumner Files, Episode Two: Julia Gorton

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Kelly Hereid @kellyhereid.bsky.social · May 21

Hi all, we're hiring an early career catastrophe research role in our group! Master's or PhD, flexible on area of specialization, experience in cat modeling not required. US only but remote is available, we've got a hybrid team in Boston, London, and scattered across US and UK.

Analyst, Catastrophe Mgt in Remote | Careers at Remote | Kelsey Mulder

Pleased to announce I’m hiring! I’m looking for a Research Analyst based in the U.S. This is a remote position. https://lnkd.in/eeUYTttF

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ClimateFran @climatefran.bsky.social · Jul 15

New paper out today in @iopp-environment.bsky.social with @adamsobel.bsky.social illustrating how a value of information (VOI) framework can be useful for evaluating climate information intended for risk management and adaptation decisions:

#climaterisk #EconSky

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · Jul 21

Today is a day of action to protect science and American innovation. Email Congress, call your representative. www.protectscienceandinnovation.org

Protect Science and Innovation

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · Jul 16

I was thrilled that @climatefran.bsky.social let me play a supporting role in this work. It's a step towards the big goal of a broad theoretical framework for adaptation-oriented climate risk science.

ClimateFran @climatefran.bsky.social · Jul 15

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Jul 10

If Trump's proposed budget were adopted, it would end the United States' longstanding dominance as the world leader in science and innovation.

Trump Seeks to Cut Basic Scientific Research by Roughly One-Third, Report Shows

An analysis by the American Association for the Advancement of Science shows the impact of the administration’s budget plan on the kind of studies that produce the most breakthroughs.

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The Weather & Climate Livestream @wclivestream.bsky.social · Jun 24

The 💯-hour Weather and Climate Livestream is now available on YouTube! Head to www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcWR... to rewatch your favorite talks, catch up on the parts you missed, and learn how you can help Save America's Forecasts. And there's still time to call your reps at wclivestream.com/act

The 100-Hour Weather & Climate Livestream, Part 1

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · Jun 12

On the latest episode of The Sumner Files: the legendary Connie Burg! Connie was essential to the sounds of Mars and John Gavanti, and stayed lifelong friends with Sumner, as evidenced by how many of his paintings feature her face. It was an honor and a pleasure!
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The Sumner Files, Episode Eight: Connie Burg

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · Jun 11

Thanks so much to Karen Smith and Stuart Livingstone for having me on their Emerging Environments podcast. We talked mostly about the current crisis in US science, but also life & career choices, science communication, etc. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

Emerging Environments

Science Podcast · Updated Semimonthly · Join hosts Stu Livingstone and Karen Smith as they put a spotlight on the people that are studying and thinking about environmental change. There is so much sci...

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · Jun 1

Last few hours of the weather & climate livestream. It has been an amazing thing to witness and be part of. Put on by a fantastic, dedicated group of young scientists, with participation from the whole community in this scientific field. www.youtube.com/@wclivestrea...

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The Weather & Climate Livestream @wclivestream.bsky.social · Jun 1

Lots of focus during this morning's International Panel + other keynotes on how recent cuts are affecting young students/scientists.

Sobering words from Sue Trumbore: "If you really want to be a scientist [and do top science], you might go to another continent to do that"

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Gavin Schmidt @climateofgavin.bsky.social · May 31

Last day at the GISS building (Wed. May 28th). 🥲

Photo of the a large group of GISS employees/colleagues in front of Toms Restaurant with a prominent street sign saying "112th St" taken from the middle of Broadway. Credit: Tricia Baron.

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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · May 31

There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.

Graphs showing 25 years of budgets for the National Institute of Health, NASA, and the NSF. In all cases, the proposed budget for next year is far, far below any year of the previous quarter century.

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Tom Di Liberto @tdiliberto.bsky.social · May 30

Trump's Budget is out. For NOAA, it's exactly what the previous passback document showed.
Trump administration eliminations NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in its ongoing fight against science and reality.

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Table showing FY26 budget numbers for NOAA from the Trump Administration.

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · May 30

The Sumner Files' new episode, I talk with Susan Lehman, aka Sue Crane, aka my Aunt Sue! She talks about her memories of Sumner, his art and personality, and their happy life together. Featuring a couple of exclusive music clips from Sumner's cassette archive! deep-convection.org/2025/05/29/t...

The Sumner Files, Episode Seven: Susan Lehman

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · May 29

I'm honored to be a part of this, speaking at 8:45 pm tonight. Thanks so much to the organizers for putting together this event. It's an amazing real-time document of the state of US weather and climate science in 2025, and everything that's at risk due to the proposed catastrophic budget cuts.

The Weather & Climate Livestream @wclivestream.bsky.social · May 27

Our 💯 hours to #SaveAmericasForecasts starts tomorrow!

Tune in to hear over 200+ US meteorologists and climate scientists share the importance of federally funded weather and climate research!

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The Weather & Climate Livestream @wclivestream.bsky.social · May 27

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · May 21

Kelly is the best, go work for her! Good opportunity for those wanting to move from academia/govt to private sector!

Kelly Hereid @kellyhereid.bsky.social · May 21

Analyst, Catastrophe Mgt in Remote | Careers at Remote | Kelsey Mulder

Pleased to announce I’m hiring! I’m looking for a Research Analyst based in the U.S. This is a remote position. https://lnkd.in/eeUYTttF

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · May 21

It's outrageous that NASA GISS, one of the best earth & space science labs in the world, is being kicked out of its Columbia home. The outstanding scientists who work there can't say that publicly, but I can. And so can you --- call your reps, esp. (but not only) if you live in NYC or NY state.

Marcus van Lier-Walqui @mvanlierwalq.bsky.social · May 21

Nice Guardian article about us losing our office in Manhattan
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Godfather of climate science decries Trump plan to shut Nasa lab above Seinfeld diner: ‘It’s crazy’

Over breakfast at Tom’s Restaurant, right below the historic Giss lab, James Hansen calls Doge’s decision a ‘big mistake’

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Marcus van Lier-Walqui @mvanlierwalq.bsky.social · May 21

Nice Guardian article about us losing our office in Manhattan
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Godfather of climate science decries Trump plan to shut Nasa lab above Seinfeld diner: ‘It’s crazy’

Over breakfast at Tom’s Restaurant, right below the historic Giss lab, James Hansen calls Doge’s decision a ‘big mistake’

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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · May 21

Big day for the destruction of the US:
GOP budget: raise deficit by $2.3 trillion over 10 yrs, raise incomes of the richest 10% and cut incomes of the poorest 10%.
Cryptocurrency is stealing $$ from us to protect crypto bros.
Medicare/MediCal are being cut.
GOP is using nuclear option in the Senate.

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Jessica McKenzie @jessimckenzi.bsky.social · May 21

It’s hard to overstate how important Unidata is to weather research & communication, but the program paused most of its operations this month due to a lapse in funding from the NSF freeze. Staff is furloughed & it is unclear when they will be able to resume operations thebulletin.org/2025/05/deco...

Decommissioned, retired, paused: The weather, climate, and Earth science data the government doesn’t want you to see

The Trump administration is undermining the collection and distribution of essential weather and climate information, right before hurricane season.

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The Weather & Climate Livestream @wclivestream.bsky.social · May 21

📢 URGENT: Graphic designer needed to design materials for our public event opposing federal budget cuts to weather/climate research. The event is only a week away! Details of the event at wclivestream.com DM if interested or tag someone who might be!

The Weather & Climate Livestream

Join us starting May 28th, as meteorologists and climate scientists from across the US share their research and answer your questions.

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · May 15

The proposed cuts to NSF would be a national catastrophe.
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Unprecedented cuts to the National Science Foundation endanger research that improves economic growth, national security and your life

The Trump administrations has canceled more than 1,400 federal grants that support engineering, biology, geology, computer science, STEM education and much more.

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Adam Sobel @adamsobel.bsky.social · May 15

Every time I post about this project, it feels crazier and crazier, given the horrors in the news, and esp. in my own field of climate science. But I need this to keep me sane so I can have the strength to do the most I can do about all that.