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Lauren Rosenthal @laurenthal.bsky.social · 7h

The Senate has confirmed Trump's pick to run NOAA. Neil Jacobs will lead an agency that's lost ~2,000 staff in a year and could lose most of its research division.

I did a deep dive on why Jacobs wanted this job for @bloomberg.com. Here's what I learned (thread)

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

US Weather Boss During ‘Sharpiegate’ Nears Return to a Shrinking Agency

Trump’s appointee to run the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has vowed to support the president's massive cuts.

www.bloomberg.com

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 10h

They're not sending their best.

Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 1d

I am most of the way through it, and WOW. Yes. Not a light read, but an amazing read.

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 1d

How about "natural energy," since this administration is bent on "natural" solutions for health problems and wellness, anyway?

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 1d

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 4d

I love this. Every one of these tips. We could all use some sources of calm.

10 Micro-Habits That Rewire Your Brain for Calm

Daily behaviors backed by neuroscience that quiet your mind, reduce anxiety, and restore balance

medium.com

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 4d

OK, football-smart people, my son has a question I couldn't answer. When one defender forces the fumble and another recovers, who gets to wear the chain (or whatever the team has for turnovers)?

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 6d

I love LOVE this because it shows hope. It shows that solutions work.

Carly Reddington @drcarlyreddington.bsky.social · 6d

🚨Our new paper introduces the #AirQualityStripes – a visual tool to show how outdoor air pollution (PM2.5) has changed in 🌍 cities since 1850. Inspired by the iconic #WarmingStripes. Led by @kirstypringle.bsky.social & @jimmcquaid.bsky.social
🔗 airqualitystripes.info
📄 doi.org/10.5194/gc-8...
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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 8d

I'm glad that bit resonated with you, @subletteweather.com!

Sean for Congress (VA-01) @subletteweather.com · 8d

Excellent passage from @windbarb.bsky.social in her recent book, "Wilder Weather"

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Clark Evans @clarkevanswx.bsky.social · 8d

The Univ. of Nebraska’s Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences has established a webpage soliciting the community’s help in saving their program. Their hearing in front of campus admin is next Friday, Oct 10th. Please consider sharing why they’re essential!

eas.unl.edu/save-earth-a...

Save Earth and Atmospheric Sciences! | Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences | Nebraska

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is proposing to close the Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) as part of its budget reduction plan. We strongly oppose this plan. EAS conducts research ...

eas.unl.edu

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Alan Gerard @wxmanms1.bsky.social · 8d

At least we now have in writing that NWS operations will continue in the event of a shutdown. I mean, I was 99% sure that was the case - but in this day and age, I did want to see it confirmed.

Ben Casselman @bencasselman.bsky.social · 9d

Update: Commerce has now also posted its shutdown plan. BEA would completely shut down, and Census would shut down apart from some operations related to the 2030 decennial census. So no retail sales, international trade, PCE, GDP...
www.commerce.gov/sites/defaul... #EconSky #NumbersDay

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 8d

Sounds familiar, @mikegrunwald.bsky.social…

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 9d

I mean, I took out a +900 ticket on Ole Miss yesterday morning...

Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 11d

The recorded live stream of my presentation at the South Dakota Festival of Books is available here (FB video): www.facebook.com/sdhumanities...

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 11d

I’ll be live streaming from the South Dakota Humanities Council Festival of Books at 12:45 PM MDT! Check their FB page for the stream!

Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 16d

Oh, hey, it's me! Who says scrolling Bluesky isn't fruitful? 😅 Not only will I be at the South Dakota Festival of Books this week, but so will many other great authors! If you enjoy books and are within a drive of Spearfish, it is definitely worth your time!

South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · 16d

The South Dakota Festival of Books will be held Sept. 26–28 in Spearfish!

SDHS Press authors will give talks and sign books on Friday & Saturday, and press staff will be on hand to sell books and chat with attendees. We hope to see you there!

More info at sdhumanities.org/festival-of-....

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 12d

Don't be such a chicken. Of course there is a right answer, and it's the Big Dumper. His season is exceptional on offense and defense.

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 13d

I’ve heard of people doing a Wikipedia hackathon to create or update pages for peers and colleagues. If you don’t get any volunteers here, maybe organize a bigger event where folks can participate and trade their updating services.

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 15d

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ACOG @acog.org · 16d

ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen is safe for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. No reputable studies support suggestions like those in HHS’s recent announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; in fact, high-quality studies show no such risk. https://bit.ly/47Wxc59

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 15d

"Hallelujah! Holy $#*+! Where's the Tylenol?"

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 16d

Had a horrible experience when I got mine 5 years ago. Had to track down all documentation (marriage certificates and divorce decrees) from every past marriage, not just most recent change. Every change from birth certificate to now. And this wasn't explained even after 2 trips with docs. #womantax

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 16d

Oh, hey, it's me! Who says scrolling Bluesky isn't fruitful? 😅 Not only will I be at the South Dakota Festival of Books this week, but so will many other great authors! If you enjoy books and are within a drive of Spearfish, it is definitely worth your time!

South Dakota Historical Society Press @sdhspress.bsky.social · 16d

The South Dakota Festival of Books will be held Sept. 26–28 in Spearfish!

SDHS Press authors will give talks and sign books on Friday & Saturday, and press staff will be on hand to sell books and chat with attendees. We hope to see you there!

More info at sdhumanities.org/festival-of-....

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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · 21d

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If I could just summarize 1 sentence from the new National Academy of Sciences study on climate, boldface, flashing red, it would be:

"the evidence for current and future harm to human health and welfare created by human-caused GHGs is beyond scientific dispute."

BEYOND SCIENTIFIC DISPUTE
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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 18d

I’m so glad to hear that! There is a really good book out there about the locusts - LOCUST by Jeffrey Lockwood. Also nonfiction but with great storytelling.

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Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 18d

I'll be in Spearfish SD in just under a week to participate in the South Dakota Festival of Books! Come see me and dozens of other amazing authors, including Pamela Smith Hill! We both speak/read on Saturday 9/27 and will sign books on Friday 9/26 and Saturday 9/27. sdhumanities.org/festival-of-...

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