Chris Zavala (He/Him)
@chriszavalatech.bsky.social
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Thoughts and opinions are my own and do not represent any other person, or any other business RTs are not to be considered endorsements
Blog: https://blog.chriszavala.com/
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Great turnout at the Save NCAR rally!
December 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Great turnout at the Save NCAR rally!
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ICYMI: Atmospheric science spans from climate scale to microscale - just like the atmosphere itself - and the Trump Administration's plans to dismantle NCAR and somehow protect "vital weather research" shows a complete lack of understanding of how science works. tinyurl.com/3rtpafnx
Trump Administration announces plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research and close its famed Mesa Lab
Shortsighted plan would (in my view) cause irreparable harm to global atmospheric science research
tinyurl.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:08 AM
ICYMI: Atmospheric science spans from climate scale to microscale - just like the atmosphere itself - and the Trump Administration's plans to dismantle NCAR and somehow protect "vital weather research" shows a complete lack of understanding of how science works. tinyurl.com/3rtpafnx
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Heads up Colorado: there’s a visibility event planned on Saturday in front of the NOAA building in Boulder to show your support for NCAR
December 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Heads up Colorado: there’s a visibility event planned on Saturday in front of the NOAA building in Boulder to show your support for NCAR
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These people are nuts. NCAR developed the GPS dropsonde, which revolutionized the understanding of TC structure, improved forecasts, and validated remote sensing platforms, as documented in over 400 peer-reviewed publications in the last 25 years. And that’s just one of NCAR’s countless advances.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 2:09 AM
These people are nuts. NCAR developed the GPS dropsonde, which revolutionized the understanding of TC structure, improved forecasts, and validated remote sensing platforms, as documented in over 400 peer-reviewed publications in the last 25 years. And that’s just one of NCAR’s countless advances.
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A deeply dangerous — and blatantly retaliatory action against Colorado — by the Trump administration.
NCAR is one of the most renowned scientific facilities in the WORLD — where scientists perform cutting-edge research everyday.
We will fight this reckless directive with every legal tool we have.
NCAR is one of the most renowned scientific facilities in the WORLD — where scientists perform cutting-edge research everyday.
We will fight this reckless directive with every legal tool we have.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
A deeply dangerous — and blatantly retaliatory action against Colorado — by the Trump administration.
NCAR is one of the most renowned scientific facilities in the WORLD — where scientists perform cutting-edge research everyday.
We will fight this reckless directive with every legal tool we have.
NCAR is one of the most renowned scientific facilities in the WORLD — where scientists perform cutting-edge research everyday.
We will fight this reckless directive with every legal tool we have.
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Before the 1990s, plane crashes caused by microbursts used to kill planeloads of people fairly regularly.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Before the 1990s, plane crashes caused by microbursts used to kill planeloads of people fairly regularly.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
Dr. Ted Fujita and NCAR scientists figured out how to detect microbursts and warn pilots about them.
Since then? Zero airliner crashes from microbursts.
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NCAR and UCAR have released a statement. NSF has not provided any guidance to UCAR or NCAR leadership about this whole situation. news.ucar.edu/133054/ucar-...
UCAR statement on reports that NSF NCAR could be dismantled | NCAR & UCAR News
news.ucar.edu
December 17, 2025 at 5:12 AM
NCAR and UCAR have released a statement. NSF has not provided any guidance to UCAR or NCAR leadership about this whole situation. news.ucar.edu/133054/ucar-...
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It’s simply not possible to overstate how important NCAR is to US and world science. We need to fight this with everything we’ve got.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It’s simply not possible to overstate how important NCAR is to US and world science. We need to fight this with everything we’ve got.
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Trump's Demolition Derby Continues - From USAID to the East Wing, and Now a Fabled Colorardo Climate Research Hub @ncar-ucar.bsky.social
Woody Allen filmed "Sleeper" there in 1973, but this is no joke now. revkin.substack.com/p/trumps-dem...
Woody Allen filmed "Sleeper" there in 1973, but this is no joke now. revkin.substack.com/p/trumps-dem...
December 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Trump's Demolition Derby Continues - From USAID to the East Wing, and Now a Fabled Colorardo Climate Research Hub @ncar-ucar.bsky.social
Woody Allen filmed "Sleeper" there in 1973, but this is no joke now. revkin.substack.com/p/trumps-dem...
Woody Allen filmed "Sleeper" there in 1973, but this is no joke now. revkin.substack.com/p/trumps-dem...
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Uhhhh, yikes ☹️ www.nsf.gov/news/intent-...
Intent to restructure critical weather science infrastructure
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today that the agency is reviewing the structure of the research and observational capabilities operated by the NSF National Center for Atmospheric...
www.nsf.gov
December 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Uhhhh, yikes ☹️ www.nsf.gov/news/intent-...
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“NCAR has played a greater role in advancing weather prediction & atmospheric modeling than perhaps any other single entity in the world,” says @weatherwest.bsky.social
Dismantling NCAR would be “like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.” KH
Dismantling NCAR would be “like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.” KH
Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center
Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the National Science Foundation "will be breaking up" the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“NCAR has played a greater role in advancing weather prediction & atmospheric modeling than perhaps any other single entity in the world,” says @weatherwest.bsky.social
Dismantling NCAR would be “like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.” KH
Dismantling NCAR would be “like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.” KH
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@bhensonweather.bsky.social spent most of his career working at NCAR. He writes, "Working at NCAR and UCAR was an enormous privilege and one of the great joys of my life. I gained a humbling appreciation for the intricacy of the atmosphere."
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/12/trum...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/12/trum...
Trump administration announces plans to 'break up' the National Center for Atmospheric Research » Yale Climate Connections
The center is one of the world’s premier institutions for studying the atmosphere. Its work has saved countless lives.
yaleclimateconnections.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
@bhensonweather.bsky.social spent most of his career working at NCAR. He writes, "Working at NCAR and UCAR was an enormous privilege and one of the great joys of my life. I gained a humbling appreciation for the intricacy of the atmosphere."
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/12/trum...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/12/trum...
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NCAR is a unique & valuable asset - far more than a climate model, or observations, or technology, or training ground, or gathering space. It covers weather, space weather, data, climate, paleo-climate, and everything in-between. It's building is an icon, but it's iconic status goes far beyond that.
December 17, 2025 at 12:21 PM
NCAR is a unique & valuable asset - far more than a climate model, or observations, or technology, or training ground, or gathering space. It covers weather, space weather, data, climate, paleo-climate, and everything in-between. It's building is an icon, but it's iconic status goes far beyond that.
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In case you missed it live, a full recording of my rapid-response livestream regarding news surrounding the proposed imminent and sudden dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is now available.
Special rapid response stream re: proposed dismantling of National Center for Atmospheric Research
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 #climate. 12/17/2025 topic: This will be a special emergency livestream to discuss the context and broader implications of breaking news last n
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December 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
In case you missed it live, a full recording of my rapid-response livestream regarding news surrounding the proposed imminent and sudden dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is now available.
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It's a damn shame that Russell Vought is trying to shut NCAR down. It's a valuable facility.
December 18, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It's a damn shame that Russell Vought is trying to shut NCAR down. It's a valuable facility.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.
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Donald Trump's vengeful plan to dismantle NCAR and cut millions in federal grants is the latest attack against Colorado.
I will not stand by while Trump weaponizes the federal government to punish our state.
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I will not stand by while Trump weaponizes the federal government to punish our state.
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Trump officials to dismantle ‘global mothership’ of climate forecasting
Russell Vought, who directs the White House Office of Management and Budget, announced plans to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns about “clima...
www.washingtonpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Donald Trump's vengeful plan to dismantle NCAR and cut millions in federal grants is the latest attack against Colorado.
I will not stand by while Trump weaponizes the federal government to punish our state.
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I will not stand by while Trump weaponizes the federal government to punish our state.
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President Trump is delivering on his promise of retribution against Colorado for the state's mail-in ballots and refusal to release his ally Tina Peters from prison.
The Trump team says it plans to close America's foremost weather lab: NCAR. @marshallglasses.bsky.social reports.
The Trump team says it plans to close America's foremost weather lab: NCAR. @marshallglasses.bsky.social reports.
December 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
President Trump is delivering on his promise of retribution against Colorado for the state's mail-in ballots and refusal to release his ally Tina Peters from prison.
The Trump team says it plans to close America's foremost weather lab: NCAR. @marshallglasses.bsky.social reports.
The Trump team says it plans to close America's foremost weather lab: NCAR. @marshallglasses.bsky.social reports.
Almost there. Unifi smart chimes are nearly ready to serve as an indoor announcement system for Alarm Manager. The developers might just need to add a single software unlock. The outdoor speaker functions perfectly based on the videos I've seen, but the smart chimes only require that software change
August 6, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Almost there. Unifi smart chimes are nearly ready to serve as an indoor announcement system for Alarm Manager. The developers might just need to add a single software unlock. The outdoor speaker functions perfectly based on the videos I've seen, but the smart chimes only require that software change
During the holiday seasons, remember to be kind to your IT friends, and family. So many of us in IT fix things things all day, every day. Don't ask people to set up your new computer, phone, or tablet during holiday events with friends and family.
December 5, 2024 at 6:14 PM
During the holiday seasons, remember to be kind to your IT friends, and family. So many of us in IT fix things things all day, every day. Don't ask people to set up your new computer, phone, or tablet during holiday events with friends and family.
872 Posts later, and I have had my professional profile since April 2013. It's a day in history for me.
As a technology professional, embracing new technology is part of the gig, but the platform that was once a decent town square was not one I thought I'd say goodbye to. Over the years (1/2)
As a technology professional, embracing new technology is part of the gig, but the platform that was once a decent town square was not one I thought I'd say goodbye to. Over the years (1/2)
November 24, 2024 at 10:51 PM
872 Posts later, and I have had my professional profile since April 2013. It's a day in history for me.
As a technology professional, embracing new technology is part of the gig, but the platform that was once a decent town square was not one I thought I'd say goodbye to. Over the years (1/2)
As a technology professional, embracing new technology is part of the gig, but the platform that was once a decent town square was not one I thought I'd say goodbye to. Over the years (1/2)
Hello World, nice to see ya
November 24, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Hello World, nice to see ya