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CryoCommunity @cryocommunity.bsky.social · 2d

The Cryosphere section for the AGU Fall meeting 2025 is accepting applications (due OCT 15) for the Caregiver award-
Each awardee will receive $500 to offset or cover dependent-care costs during the Fall Meeting for members with caregiving roles. Apply at link below! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Antarctic Science Ltd @antarcticscience.bsky.social · Jan 20

❄️It's that time of year again!❄️ The Antarctic Science International Bursary is open for applications!
£6000 bursaries available to ECRs anywhere in the world for #Antarctic science projects that extend the scope of current work. Deadline 21 March antarcticsciencebursary.org.uk/apply-for-an...

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 15d

Science is facing one of its most challenging moments. There's never been a more important time to understand the current state of federal science funding—and what’s at risk. Watch AGU’s on-demand webinar to get the full picture. 🎥 buff.ly/AIDUCEi

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CryoCommunity @cryocommunity.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hi everyone, Please consider signing this letter in support of EPA’s endangerment finding (essential for EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gases), AGU will submit the letter on September 12th forms.monday.com/forms/5efd54...

Sign on to Defend EPA Peer-Reviewed Climate Science | WorkForms

From requests, feedback to data collection and more. Turn your insights into action with customizable WorkForms.

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Science Magazine @science.org · Jul 28

The National Science Foundation plans to abruptly end operation of the RV Nathaniel B. Palmer, the sole U.S. research ship capable of braving the farthest reaches of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. scim.ag/4mB8LOX

NSF plans abrupt end to lone U.S. Antarctic research icebreaker

Imminent termination of the RV Nathaniel B. Palmer shocks polar scientists

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Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · May 9

NOAA to stop tracking cost of climate crisis-fueled disasters: ‘Major loss’

You can’t adapt to what you refuse to measure. Cutting data is not an adaptation strategy; it’s denial

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Noaa to stop tracking cost of climate crisis-fueled disasters: ‘Major loss’

US agency will no longer update major weather database in latest showing of Trump’s influence on climate resources

www.theguardian.com

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Bob Kopp @bobkopp.net · May 7

There’s so much happening right now, I thought I’d put together a running thread on the dismantling of #climate and research and knowledge infrastructure in the United States 🧵

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Brian Romans @clasticdetritus.bsky.social · May 9

Even if this doesn't all happen exactly this way, parts of these directives are ruled illegal, the agency is rebuilt some years from now, etc. the damage that has been done (and is being done every day) will be felt for decades.

Science Magazine @science.org · May 8

Exclusive: National Science Foundation staff were told today that the agency’s 37 divisions—across all eight directorates—are being abolished and the number of programs within those divisions will be drastically reduced.

Exclusive: NSF faces radical shake-up as officials abolish its 37 divisions

Changes seen as a response to presidential directives on what research to fund

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Eos @eos.org · May 9

The National Science Foundation is planning to abolish dozens of divisions. eos.org/research-and...

NSF Plans to Abolish Divisions - Eos

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) plans to abolish dozens of divisions across all eight of its directorates and reduce the number of programs within those divisions, according to Science. A s...

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · May 9

eos.org/opinions/sen...

Senior Scientists Must Stand Up Against Attacks on Research and Education - Eos

They can use their position and collective power to influence institutional actions and mobilize to support more vulnerable colleagues.

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CryoCommunity @cryocommunity.bsky.social · May 9

This after PGC funding was cut from NSF and NASA. This is a horrible cut to scientific infrastructure and critical services

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Heather Ford @hl-ford.bsky.social · May 5

Hey frens! @agu.org has these great template letters you can send your representaives to ask them to support funding to NSF and NASA. Make sure to quickly personalize it with your name! agu.quorum.us/campaign/121...

Ask Your Legislators to Sign on to Letters in Support of NSF and NASA

Use this opportunity to stop federal science cuts

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · May 9

AGU is standing up for science in many ways.

Join us to meet your U.S. Congressional representatives at our Days of Action in June. Register now: bsky.app/profile/agu....

#AGUDaysofAction

AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · May 5

#AGUDaysofAction Summer Congressional Visits are happening 3–4 June in Washington, D.C.

Join us for two impactful days of science policy training and congressional engagement.

Apply by 9 May. buff.ly/pji8XEE

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · May 9

Happening today - we go to court to protect our federal scientific workforce.

AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · May 8

THIS FRIDAY: Can we halt the illegal mass firings of our federal scientific workforce?

We will argue in District Court this week for a temporary restraining order on the execution of Trump’s Executive Order.

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Jeremy Bassis @bassisjeremy.bsky.social · May 9

Everyone needs to understand that dismantling NSF will have devastating long term consequences in our competitiveness and innovation in science, technology and beyond. 1/

Exclusive: NSF faces radical shake-up as officials abolish its 37 divisions

Changes seen as a response to presidential directives on what research to fund

www.science.org

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CryoCommunity @cryocommunity.bsky.social · Mar 7

We applaud our amazing science community (and supporters) for taking it to the streets to stand up for science! ✊

Eos @eos.org · Mar 7

“Hey nerds!” started Phil Plait, the first science speaker at the Stand Up for Science rally in Washington D.C. 🧪 eos.org/articles/cro...

Crowds Stand Up for Science Across the United States - Eos

Funding freezes, firings, and censorship have sent shockwaves through the science community since January. Scientists and supporters are standing up in defense.

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Helen Amanda Fricker @helen-amanda.bsky.social · Feb 25

Why does science need government funding?

What are the impacts to the US of cutting polar science?

@zhonggg.bsky.social paints the picture here
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/c...

N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions

The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.

www.nytimes.com

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CantlonLab @cantlonlab.bsky.social · Feb 18

Join us! Science Homecoming helps scientists reconnect with communities by writing about the importance of science funding in their hometown newspapers. We’ve mapped every small newspaper in the U.S. and provide resources to get you started. Help science get back home 🧪🔬🧬 🏠

sciencehomecoming.com

Science Homecoming

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Ak Rita @ak-ritaj.bsky.social · Feb 19

#Alaska
Tomorrow 👇🏻

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Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) @antarcticsciaus.bsky.social · Feb 18

Why we can't put Antarctic funding on ice:

Australia’s commitment to Antarctica needs to eliminate
repeated short-term funding crises, writes Matt King in (@deformedearth.bsky.social) today's Mercury newspaper.

www.themercury.com.au | @utas.edu.au

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SE Bachinger @sebachinger.bsky.social · Feb 19

Please support if you can, and share too! Every little bit will help and is beyond appreciated!

www.gofundme.com/f/dirtpictur...

#climatechange #globalwarming #climateanxiety #ecofilm #ecodocumentary #climatefilm #climatedocumentary #landscapeofgrief #climategrief #ecogrief #kinship #hope #ecoart

Donate to With The Meltwaters Film: Exploring Climate Anxiety's Impact, organized by Sarah Bachinger

"With The Meltwaters, So Too We Go" is a documentary explorin… Sarah Bachinger needs your support for With The Meltwaters Film: Exploring Climate Anxiety's Impact

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Ruth Mottram @ruthmottram.bsky.social · Feb 19

Hello Danish based #antarctic (or Antarctic-interested) researchers. The 2025 Danish Antarctic Science Seminar (including discussion on #AntarcticaInSync) will take place at DMI on 6th March - all disciplines welcome, sign up deadline Thursday 27th, hybrid with posters welcome too:

Danish Antarctic Science Seminar - March 6th 2025 | Danish Meteorological Institute

The Danish Antarctic Seminar 2025 will be held on March 6th 2025 at the Danish Meteorological Institute.

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Alex Parry, Ph.D. @safetyworkhstm.bsky.social · Feb 19

DOGE is taking a wrecking ball to load-bearing staff across the federal government. We have a civic duty to counter its rhetoric about “cutting costs.”

Our bureaucracy is not a business. Civil servants provide essential services equitably and efficiently, and we owe them our support.

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Adam Forte @topoismyforte.bsky.social · Feb 19

Mostly preaching to the choir here, but a group of us moderators over on Reddit's AskScience put together kind of an explainer for the implications of some of the attacks on science funding and infrastructure in the US if it's useful for anyone else to share:

From the askscience community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the askscience community

www.reddit.com

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