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David Lea

@climateprof.bsky.social

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Climate Scientist, Faculty at UCSB since 1989. Biking when I can...

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David Lea may refer to:David Lea David Lea, Baron Lea of Crondall, British trade unionist and politician

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Paul Voosen @voosen.me · Mar 4

My latest: The mass firings at NOAA can feel abstract. Here's what was lost at one research center -- the birthplace of climate modeling.

Fired staff became U.S. citizens to pursue these dream jobs, only to have their dreams upended.

NOAA firings hit the birthplace of weather and climate forecasting

Dismissed researchers were improving severe weather predictions

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David Lea @climateprof.bsky.social · May 23

The best defense of the university I've ever read, by Steven Pinker:

Harvard Derangement Syndrome www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/o...

Opinion | Harvard Derangement Syndrome

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Jenn Fehrenbacher @jennfehrenbacher.bsky.social · Apr 2

Need micropaleontology slides? I started a company! MicroPaleoWorks.com. If you need slides, hit me up. Prices range from 1.50 to 2.20 each depending on the variety. We can customize with numbering for a fee. We are a #smallbusiness #womenowned #madeintheUSA using #canadianaluminum & #recycledpaper

MicroPaleoWorks | micropaleoslides

MicroPaleoWorks, a Foraminarium company. Supplier of micropaleoslides for foraminifera and other microfossils or small samples

MicroPaleoWorks.com

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Gavin Foster @thefosterlab.bsky.social · Apr 1

Very pleased to have co-edited the latest version of Elements Magazine (www.elementsmagazine.org) "Biomineral Geochemistry" with @amoeba-lab.bsky.social and Ros Rickaby. Topics range from controls on CaCO3 polymorph to the role of amorphous intermediate phases and "vital effects". 🧪🌊🪸⚒️

Cover of Elements Issue entitled Biomineral Geochemistry: Windows into Past Climates and Calcification. The picture shows amorphous calcium carbonate particles - the precursors to many biominerals

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David Lea @climateprof.bsky.social · Mar 21

Polling of my global warming class @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social for the 20 years I have taught it.

Results:

Sense of alarm hit a low in 2012 ("Climategate" era), peaked in 2019 (protest era), declined slightly since.

But 2025 "at end" of class was back up.

Why? Fires in LA (Jan), or new admin?

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