JakeCattleCo
@jakecattleco.bsky.social
Scientist (views my own, not my employers)
Would prefer to be in the wilderness right now.
Go Pokes, Go Avs. Niners Faithful.
Helping my spouse battle ME/CFS every day.
Would prefer to be in the wilderness right now.
Go Pokes, Go Avs. Niners Faithful.
Helping my spouse battle ME/CFS every day.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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“Everything that’s below about 6,000 or 7,000 feet anywhere in the West is not doing well in terms of snowpack because it has been record warm,” @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu told @ianjames.bsky.social
Record warmth this winter has left a diminished snowpack in many areas of California's Sierra Nevada and the Rocky Mountains. The meager snowpack in the Rockies will worsen the Colorado River's chronic water shortages. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Rain, not snow: Extraordinary warmth leaves mountains less snowy across the West
The snowpack this winter is smaller than average in California's Sierra Nevada as well as the Rocky Mountains. The lack of snow reflects record warmth.
www.latimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:27 AM
“Everything that’s below about 6,000 or 7,000 feet anywhere in the West is not doing well in terms of snowpack because it has been record warm,” @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu told @ianjames.bsky.social
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This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
January 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM
This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
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WEBINAR
Join the @ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social, @ucanrwater.bsky.social and partners to learn about ongoing research tackling #wildfire impacts on water resources in both rural and urban communities.
More here ➡️ bit.ly/3LJEhx6
Join the @ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social, @ucanrwater.bsky.social and partners to learn about ongoing research tackling #wildfire impacts on water resources in both rural and urban communities.
More here ➡️ bit.ly/3LJEhx6
January 20, 2026 at 11:35 PM
WEBINAR
Join the @ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social, @ucanrwater.bsky.social and partners to learn about ongoing research tackling #wildfire impacts on water resources in both rural and urban communities.
More here ➡️ bit.ly/3LJEhx6
Join the @ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social, @ucanrwater.bsky.social and partners to learn about ongoing research tackling #wildfire impacts on water resources in both rural and urban communities.
More here ➡️ bit.ly/3LJEhx6
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The main bank account holding revenue from the Venezuelan oil sales is located in Qatar.
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
Exclusive: US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, holding some proceeds in Qatar
The details shared with Semafor mark an initial milestone in the administration’s plan following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.
www.semafor.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:42 AM
The main bank account holding revenue from the Venezuelan oil sales is located in Qatar.
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
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“Make America Healthy Again”
Under President Trump, the EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses. It’s counter to the agency’s mission statement, which says has a core responsibility to protect human health and the environment. nyti.ms/3Loch27
January 12, 2026 at 10:04 PM
“Make America Healthy Again”
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Whaaat?! The EPA's cost-benefit analysis of air pollution regulations can only consider costs to businesses but not health benefits?! This is nonsense.
GIFT ARTICLE: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
GIFT ARTICLE: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Whaaat?! The EPA's cost-benefit analysis of air pollution regulations can only consider costs to businesses but not health benefits?! This is nonsense.
GIFT ARTICLE: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
GIFT ARTICLE: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
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Amid a big agency push to use AI models in weather prediction, the National Weather Service shared a forecast map riddled with spelling mistakes, non-existent locations and other geographical errors.
‘Whata Bod’: An AI-generated NWS map invented fake towns in Idaho
Amid a big agency push to use AI models in weather prediction, an AI-generated forecast graphic with errors was pulled from NWS sites.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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As we head into a new year, I wanted to share this conversation I had with @ittefaq.bsky.social on the big picture surrounding climate change: Where we are now; how much warming we're on track to see; & why it's so important to be honest about where we're headed.
Climate Change and Existential Threats I Warming Future I Climate Adaptation I Climate in 2025
#climatechange #adaptation #warming
In this episode, I invited Dr. Daniel Swain to talk about the state of the climate as we close out December and look ahead to 2025, examining our current warming trajectory and whether the world is heading toward a 3°C future. The conversation explores the legacy
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December 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
As we head into a new year, I wanted to share this conversation I had with @ittefaq.bsky.social on the big picture surrounding climate change: Where we are now; how much warming we're on track to see; & why it's so important to be honest about where we're headed.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that the 1918 flu pandemic was caused by a lab virus from vaccine research, a defective influenza vaccine. Let’s analyze what a lie this is. First, in 1918, 107 years ago, virology was in its infancy
December 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that the 1918 flu pandemic was caused by a lab virus from vaccine research, a defective influenza vaccine. Let’s analyze what a lie this is. First, in 1918, 107 years ago, virology was in its infancy
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The Trump administration says it plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, the nation’s premier atmospheric science center. It was founded in 1960 and has facilitated generations of breakthroughs in climate and weather science https://to.pbs.org/4qygWgV
White House pushes to dismantle leading climate and weather research center
The Trump administration says it plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, which is the nation’s premier atmospheric science center. The center was founded in 1960 a...
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December 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Trump administration says it plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, the nation’s premier atmospheric science center. It was founded in 1960 and has facilitated generations of breakthroughs in climate and weather science https://to.pbs.org/4qygWgV
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Rep. Jeffries signaled it is illegal for Trump to rename the Kennedy Center without “legislative action.”
“The Kennedy Center Board has no authority to actually rename the Kennedy Center in the absence of legislative action."
Read more:
https://go.govbrief.today/kennedy-center-trump-signage
“The Kennedy Center Board has no authority to actually rename the Kennedy Center in the absence of legislative action."
Read more:
https://go.govbrief.today/kennedy-center-trump-signage
December 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Rep. Jeffries signaled it is illegal for Trump to rename the Kennedy Center without “legislative action.”
“The Kennedy Center Board has no authority to actually rename the Kennedy Center in the absence of legislative action."
Read more:
https://go.govbrief.today/kennedy-center-trump-signage
“The Kennedy Center Board has no authority to actually rename the Kennedy Center in the absence of legislative action."
Read more:
https://go.govbrief.today/kennedy-center-trump-signage
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"This is the lowest snowpack we’ve ever recorded for the central and northern Sierra as of this December 18 date,” @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu told @sacbee.com
When we get rain instead of snow, water runs off more quickly and is harder to capture and store for later use.
When we get rain instead of snow, water runs off more quickly and is harder to capture and store for later use.
December 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
"This is the lowest snowpack we’ve ever recorded for the central and northern Sierra as of this December 18 date,” @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu told @sacbee.com
When we get rain instead of snow, water runs off more quickly and is harder to capture and store for later use.
When we get rain instead of snow, water runs off more quickly and is harder to capture and store for later use.
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Study in Helsinki indicating benefits of portable air cleaners on lowering infection risk in daycare centers, less absences & parent absences from work in intervention vs. reference (no air cleaner) groups. Cleaning indoor air is not difficult and it works.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The effect of room air cleaners on infection control in day care centres
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of air cleaning in reducing the risk of respiratory infection in two day care centres using a si…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Study in Helsinki indicating benefits of portable air cleaners on lowering infection risk in daycare centers, less absences & parent absences from work in intervention vs. reference (no air cleaner) groups. Cleaning indoor air is not difficult and it works.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
December 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
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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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Another December day, another set of record-warm temperatures across much of American West. This lengthy period of anomalous winter warmth is coinciding w/severe downslope winds along Rocky Mountain Front Range, leading to extreme wildfire risk & public safety power shut-offs.
December 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Another December day, another set of record-warm temperatures across much of American West. This lengthy period of anomalous winter warmth is coinciding w/severe downslope winds along Rocky Mountain Front Range, leading to extreme wildfire risk & public safety power shut-offs.
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This idiocy is governance as Grand Guignol. It will cripple atmospheric science in this country. “What we are seeing is the administration canceling the freedom of scientific thought and inquiry.” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/c...
Trump Administration Plans to Break Up Premier Weather and Climate Research Center
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This idiocy is governance as Grand Guignol. It will cripple atmospheric science in this country. “What we are seeing is the administration canceling the freedom of scientific thought and inquiry.” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/c...
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This disaster has to STOP!!
NSF is about to dismantle NCAR at Russell Vought's direction to protect the fossil fuel industry. It's hard to communicate just how much NCAR does, so let's take a look: I've never worked at NCAR, and I've worked with NCAR researchers once ever. What scientific discoveries has NCAR made possible? 👇
December 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This disaster has to STOP!!
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NSF is about to dismantle NCAR at Russell Vought's direction to protect the fossil fuel industry. It's hard to communicate just how much NCAR does, so let's take a look: I've never worked at NCAR, and I've worked with NCAR researchers once ever. What scientific discoveries has NCAR made possible? 👇
December 17, 2025 at 4:14 AM
NSF is about to dismantle NCAR at Russell Vought's direction to protect the fossil fuel industry. It's hard to communicate just how much NCAR does, so let's take a look: I've never worked at NCAR, and I've worked with NCAR researchers once ever. What scientific discoveries has NCAR made possible? 👇
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Our Mothership is being dismantled. Stop the damage. Now.
NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
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.
www.usatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Our Mothership is being dismantled. Stop the damage. Now.
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As someone not with NCAR, I use NCAR-based software everyday to help identify and track regions of excessive precipitation to help NWS forecasters protect lives and property. NCAR is extremely valuable and we need them.
December 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
As someone not with NCAR, I use NCAR-based software everyday to help identify and track regions of excessive precipitation to help NWS forecasters protect lives and property. NCAR is extremely valuable and we need them.
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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.