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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 1d

Listen to our latest briefing via the @americaadapts.bsky.social podcast. #scipol #scicomm #climatechange

americaadapts.org @americaadapts.bsky.social · 1d

New (unusual) America Adapts #podcast: #ClimateChange & Human Mobility — rebroadcast from the @ccst.us series I moderated.

We unpack “climate havens,” how climate stress can raise civil war risk, and why NAPs must plan for mobility.

Listen here!

Special Episode — Climate Change and Human Mobility (Rebroadcast of a CCST Panel Conversation) — AMERICA ADAPTS The Climate Change Podcast

Special Episode — Climate Change and Human Mobility (Rebroadcast of a CCST Panel Conversation). Ep. 238.

www.americaadapts.org

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 6d

Congratulations to new @carb-chair.bsky.social Lauren Sanchez! #scipol #strongerwithscience

Lauren Sanchez @carb-chair.bsky.social · 6d

I’m incredibly honored & humbled to have been sworn in as Chair of the @airresources.bsky.social by @cagov.bsky.social. CA doesn’t wait for the future—we lead it. Time & time again we’ve proven that clean air, economic growth & innovation can go together.

Lauren Sanchez raises her right hand while being sworn in as Chair of the California Air Resources Board. She faces Governor Gavin Newsom, who is also raising his right hand and holding a book for the oath. They are smiling, standing indoors in front of a staircase and a bronze bear statue.

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 6d

Just getting started!

California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 29d

Register: Climate Change and Human Mobility Across Borders

Facing extreme #climate events, communities grapple with decisions to stay in place, or relocate to safer areas.

🔗 ccst.us/climate-chan...

@americaadapts.bsky.social @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @goldmanschool.bsky.social #scipol #caleg

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 7d

Tune in Thursday at 12pm PT! #scipol #caleg #climatechange

California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 29d

Register: Climate Change and Human Mobility Across Borders

Facing extreme #climate events, communities grapple with decisions to stay in place, or relocate to safer areas.

🔗 ccst.us/climate-chan...

@americaadapts.bsky.social @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @goldmanschool.bsky.social #scipol #caleg

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 7d

Congratulations @weatherwest.bsky.social!

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Pam Kan-Rice @ucanrpam.bsky.social · 8d

“What makes Daniel @weatherwest.bsky.social special is that he doesn’t just do the fundamental science, he somehow finds the time to explain it to the public,” @michaelemann.bsky.social wrote about the @ucanr.edu climate scientist
#TIME100Next

UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 8d

🎉 UC ANR’s Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social joins the 2025 #TIME100Next, spotlighting 100 rising leaders worldwide. A climate scientist & communicator, Swain studies droughts, floods & wildfires—& makes complex science accessible to the public & policymakers.
More here: bit.ly/4nXePlk

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 9d

Fireside Chat: California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot leads a discussion on science, policy, and partnerships with NASA Ames Director of Science Anthony Colaprete and UCOP VP for Research and Innovation Theresa Maldonado. #scipol #ccstscienceday

Secretary Crowfoot moderates the fireside chat

Theresa Maldonado speaks at the fireside chat

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 9d

Great discussions at our poster and breakout sessions, getting just a sample of the impactful research and problem solving happening in California. #ccstscienceday #scipol

Breakout session small group discussions

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 9d

We are kicking things off at Science Day 2025 with the California Natural Resources Agency with Secretary Crowfoot. First up? A keynote panel on cross sector #scipol partnerships moderated by CCST CEO @juliannemccall.bsky.social #ccstscienceday

California Natural Resources Agency building entrance

Secretary Wade Crowfoot provides opening remarks.

CCST CEO Julianne McCall opens and moderates the keynote panel.

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 9d

Starting soon! #ccstscienceday #scipol #caleg

California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 13d

How can we craft resilient solutions by partnering across research and policy spaces? Tune into our Science Day keynote, held with the California Natural Resources Agency @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social.

Register (Zoom | 9:30am PT):
ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#scipol #scicomm #caleg

Graphic with a large header "VIRTUAL KEYNOTE", the title of the panel "Sustaining Partnerships for a More Resilient California," and headshots, names, titles, and institutions of the four panelists.

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 13d

How can we craft resilient solutions by partnering across research and policy spaces? Tune into our Science Day keynote, held with the California Natural Resources Agency @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social.

Register (Zoom | 9:30am PT):
ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#scipol #scicomm #caleg

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 29d

Register: Climate Change and Human Mobility Across Borders

Facing extreme #climate events, communities grapple with decisions to stay in place, or relocate to safer areas.

🔗 ccst.us/climate-chan...

@americaadapts.bsky.social @stanforddoerr.bsky.social @goldmanschool.bsky.social #scipol #caleg

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · Sep 8

Call for Peer Review: Pre-Plant Fumigant Use in California and Alternatives to #Fumigation

Phase 2 report on pre-plant soil fumigation focuses on pre-plant soil fumigants methyl bromide and the methyl isothiocyanate generators (dazomet, metam sodium, and metam potassium).

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Seeking Peer Reviewers for Study on Pre-Plant Fumigant Use in California and Alternatives to Fumigation - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

The Phase 2 report on pre-plant fumigation, which focuses on pre-plant soil fumigants methyl bromide and the methyl isothiocyanate generators

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · Sep 6

It’s a beautiful day to celebrate biodiversity! CCST is at Camp Pollock in Sacramento for the #CABiodiversityDay kick-off, hosted by Sacramento Valley Conservancy and with opening remarks from Secretary @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social. Come say hi!

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · Sep 4

Celebrate #CABiodiversityDay at Camp Pollock 🌿 📅 Sat, Sept 6 | 9AM–12PM 🔍 BioBlitz, booths, service project, & more! Free + family-friendly. RSVP: sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/event/bio-20...

Biodiversity Day and BioBlitz

Kickstart Biodiversity Day with special guest speakers, a friendly BioBlitz competition with iNaturalist, and all your favorite local environmental groups!

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔥 FIRE ACTIVITY UPDATE 🔥

The TCU September Lightning Complex is burning across multiple fires, totaling approximately 11,900 acres as of this morning (9/3).

For the latest updates and details on this and other incidents, visit: fire.ca.gov

#CALFIRE #LightningComplex #TCU

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University of California @uofcalifornia.bsky.social · Sep 2

Scientists at @Livermore_Lab have helped develop an advanced, real-time tsunami forecasting system—powered by the world’s fastest supercomputer—that could dramatically improve early warning capabilities for coastal communities near earthquake zones. https://bit.ly/45WGxHB

Scientists explore real-time tsunami warning system on world’s fastest supercomputer

An advanced, real-time tsunami forecasting system could dramatically improve early warning capabilities for coastal communities near earthquake zones.

www.universityofcalifornia.edu

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · Aug 27

👏 Thank you @benallenca.bsky.social for mentoring Fellows like Dr. Cooper and being a longtime champion for making policies #strongerwithscience!

Ben Allen @benallenca.bsky.social · Aug 26

Honored our brilliant @ccst.us on the Senate Floor this week! My office has benefited tremendously from the addition of Dr. Adam Cooper this year, who has worked on issues such as cap & trade, the use of forever chemicals, environmental contaminants, wildfire recovery efforts, and more.

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · Aug 26

🌟Superstars. Our 2025 cohort of Science & Technology Policy Fellows were recognized by the California State Legislature for their year of service, partnership, and impact. Thank you to the Senate and Assembly leaders, colleagues, and supporters who make this program possible. #caleg #scipol #phd

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · Aug 22

CCST CEO @juliannemccall.bsky.social joined @calenergy.bsky.social Chair Hochschild & @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social at the CA-Denmark partnership signing ceremony in SF. This groundbreaking collaboration will accelerate climate solutions & clean energy innovation between two global leaders. 🇺🇸🇩🇰

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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · Aug 21

Multiple new fires popping up in California today as heatwave continues to build. Most concerning fire at the moment is the #PickettFire in Napa County near Calistoga. Amid 100+ degree and breezy conditions, it's putting up quite the column, with some local evacs. #CAwx #CAfire

Current camera view of the Pickett Fire from AlertCam network.

Another current camera view of the Pickett Fire from AlertCam network.

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · Aug 18

NEW: Wildland Fire Smoke and Public Health Convening Proceedings

We provide 37 gaps across research, policy, and practice that need to be addressed, as identified by interdisciplinary experts at our January convening.

Read online:
ccst.us/reports/wild...

#wildfire #publichealth #smoke #caleg

Wildland Fire Smoke and Public Health - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

CCST convened 30 interdisciplinary experts in Sacramento for the Wildland Fire Smoke and Public Health Convening.

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · Jul 29

Call for Experts: Post-Harvest Commodity Fumigants Roundtable

Insights from the roundtable will be synthesized and delivered to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation as a standalone product within CCST's Fumigants Alternatives Study.

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#fumigants

Seeking Participants for Post-Harvest Commodity Fumigants Roundtable - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

Insights from the post-harvest commodity fumigants roundtable will be synthesized and delivered to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

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Stanford HAI @stanfordhai.bsky.social · Aug 13

This week, 25 congressional staffers join our boot camp on AI to gain technical understanding and research insights essential for informing the future of AI innovation and governance. Learn more about our boot camp now in its 5th year: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wwf...

Inside Stanford HAI's Congressional Boot Camp on AI

YouTube video by Stanford HAI

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · Aug 12

In a follow up study with Blue Forest, we explored the links between wildfire smoke, the health sector, and forest health: including interviews with California's health organizations, a literature review on smoke, and recommendations moving forward.

ccst.us/reports/the-...

The Human Health Benefits of Improving Forest Health in California - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

The public health impacts of wildfire smoke are a severely under-represented and under-quantified impact of recent catastrophic wildfires. The economic impacts of wildfire smoke to public and private ...

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