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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Speaker Series is back! In October, we have Narayan Gautam speaking on “Situation of Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi Devastating Flood 2026 in Nepal.” This will take place on Zoom on Thursday, October 1st at 10 am ET / 9 am CT / 8 am MT. Zoom link: oklahoma.zoom.us/j/97856889297

Details of Narayan Guatam’s talk including a picture of him wearing a plaid dress shirt and red tie.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Did you know that at any given time, each hemisphere on Earth contains three to five atmospheric rivers (ARs)? ARs, first noticed by researchers in the 1990s, are long but not wide, and play a major part in the distribution of water and energy across the globe.

The Climate Consensus Fun Fact Friday graphic about atmospheric rivers. A map of the United States shows contrasting trends in atmospheric river (AR) frequency, with blue shading over parts of the West Coast and red shading over much of the eastern United States. An accompanying illustration depicts atmospheric circulation around low- and high-pressure systems. The graphic explains that the gradient between the low and high pressure systems create a narrow channel where the flow of water vapor occurs during an AR event. Research suggests that increasing high-pressure systems along both U.S. coasts over the past four decades may help explain opposing trends in atmospheric river frequency, with implications for precipitation in a warming climate.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What is it? El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) in which sea surface temperatures in the Central and Eastern tropical Pacific are anomalously warm, and the easterly trade winds are weaker.

2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been less active than average, largely due to El Nino. The Pacific, however is oppositely impacted by El Nino. Hawaii has been impacted by two damaging storms this season.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Did you know that 30% of the U.S. population lives along coastlines? With the threat of sea level rise as a result of climate change, high tide flooding is increasing along these coasts. New research now shows that human-caused sea level rise drives 80% of days with coastal flooding in the U.S.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Although you might be quick to blame excessive screen time, caffeine, or an elevated heart rate on your lack of quality sleep, don’t be so quick to rule out climate change. As nighttime temperatures become warmer, the body’s ability to cool itself as you sleep is now disrupted.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

All hope is not lost when it comes to the decline of coral reefs due to mass coral bleaching events. This is because scientists recently discovered over 64,000 square miles (nearly a third of the world’s reef systems) of coral reefs they believe can withstand future warming.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

If you have been keeping up with the World Cup 2026, you have probably seen several headlines addressing weather conditions in host regions leading up to and during matches.

The Climate Consensus Fun Fact Friday. New York Metlife Stadium, World Cup Heating Up. Extremely hot June-July Days increasing since the 1970s with climate change increasing the 2020s extreme heat days from around 2 to 8 days.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

When Tropical Cyclones (TCs) recurve up the East Coast, the heaviest rainfall doesn’t always fall under the storm’s main rain shield. Sometimes, it shows up well ahead of the storm, in a completely separate location. This is called a Predecessor Rainfall Event (PRE), first defined by Cote (2007).

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

While attribution science doesn’t tell us whether an event would or would not have happened in a world without human-caused warming, it does tell us how much more severe the event was because of climate change. For example, multiple attribution studies were conducted after Hurricane Helene in 2024.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

For May’s Speaker Series, we have Dr. Ellen Peters speaking on “From evidence to action: Using behavioral science to communicate climate change and health.” This will take place on Zoom on Thursday, May 21st at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT / 12 pm MT. Register here: osu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Natural disturbances such as wildfires, insect outbreaks, and windstorms are highly sensitive to changes in the climate system, and these disturbances can substantially change ecosystems and forests.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The first week of May is Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW)! Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shares different air quality topics to teach people how to prepare for poor air quality events. The EPA will share a new topic related to air quality each day of the week.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day🌎 The single most impactful thing we can do combat climate change is to talk about it. That’s why, this Earth Day, we are doubling down on our mission. If you would like to support us in this effort, please consider giving at theclimateconsensus.org/support-tcc 🌱

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The single most impactful thing we can do combat climate change is to talk about it. That’s why, this Earth Day, we are doubling down on our mission🌎 If you would like to support us in this effort, please consider giving at theclimateconsensus.org/support-tcc 🌱

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026! See the reposted thread below for more information.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The US Forest Service was first established in 1905 and has since grown to steward over 150 national forests and 20 national grasslands totaling over 190 million acres. When we think of national forests, we often think of recreation: hiking, exploring, camping, picnicking, and so much more.

The Climate Consensus Fun Fact Friday. Image of a US Forest Service firefighter in a New Jersey forest helping curb a wildfire.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Given the widespread consequences of increasing global surface air temperatures, a better understanding of relationships and linkages between regions on Earth such as the Arctic and midlatitudes can help to improve our predictability of costly extreme events.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The Climate Consensus is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors and help shape the future of our work! This is a volunteer position, and no prior board experience is required - just a passion for our mission and a willingness to contribute your skills!

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

One of the most commonly used graphics when a Hurricane is threatening an area is the NHC Track Cone (aka The Cone of Uncertainty). Even though it is widely used, it is widely misunderstood. The cone only shows the possible paths of the storm center.

The Climate Consensus Fun Fact Friday. Post shows the NHC forecast cone with the added inland tropical storm and depression warnings outside of the cone.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

For April’s Speaker Series, we have Candy and Dr. Rolf Peterson speaking on “For the Love of an Island” This will take place on Zoom on Thursday, April 2nd at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT / 12 pm MT. Register here: osu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Happy Vernal Equinox, from all of us at The Climate Consensus! The wrap-up report of this past winter is out, and the western U.S. experienced exceptional warmth!

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Satellites are crucial for scientific study in the Antarctic because the environment there is not only inhospitable to human life, but it is also very difficult to get there. This means the amount of research that can be conducted onsite is limited.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

"Nowhere on Earth is unaffected by climate change", and new research on tropical flowering plants, led by Skylar Graves from University of Colorado Boulder, is proving just that.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

For March’s Speaker Series, we have Erin Hudson of @montereybayaquarium.org speaking on “Seafood in Flux: Science, Sustainability, and Your Power as a Consumer.” This will take place on Zoom on Thursday, March 5th at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT / 12 pm MT. Register here: osu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Shared Socio-economic Pathways, or SSPs, are scenarios that represent the variety of challenges facing climate change adaptation and mitigation.

The Climate Consensus Fun Fact Friday. Figure1 shows 5 different shared socio-economic pathways and the degree of warming for each. From SSP1 to SSP5, the warming increases drastically. The figure on the right shows two SSPs and the degree of warming for each from 1950 to 2100. The more extreme SSP leads to over double the warming of the less extreme SSP.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Did you know that snow not only keeps our planet cooler, but also contributes to over 50% of runoff that replenishes reservoirs and groundwater across the western U.S.?

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

For February’s Speaker Series, we have Dr. David Wagner of @uconn.bsky.social speaking on “Insect Declines in the Anthropocene: Death by a Thousand Cuts.” This will take place on Zoom on Thursday, February 5th at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT / 12 pm MT. Register here: osu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

A special assessment of the impacts a changing climate has on the Great Lakes was published through the Environmental Law & Policy in 2019 with updates this past year in 2025.

The Climate Consensus. Fun Fact Friday. Shows a diagram of the Great Lakes and the states surrounding it.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Happy New Year! We’re back with the first Speaker Series of 2026 this Thursday, January 8 at 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT on Zoom. We have Ting Waymouth and Gabby Walton of @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social speaking on Grassroots Climate Organizing and Lobbying. Register here: osu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

As we enter into January, much of the U.S., east of the Rockies, is heading into what is typically the coldest stretch of days in the winter season.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

This week’s FFF post is not fun, but it is important! We often discuss how we see climate change impacts by looking at trends across the world. What is sometimes not highlighted is what these impacts can do to human health.

The Climate Consensus fun fact friday. We know human-caused climate change disproportionately affects the most vulnerable populations-- this includes children. Children are at greater risk from weather-related hazards, including extreme heat, lengthening pollen seasons, reduced air quality, and extreme weather events. These hazards pose a serious risk to children’s physical and mental health. In fact, experts state that children and adolescents are facing a mental health emergency, which is exacerbated by climate change impacts. Read below for more information and some resources on how to protect kids’ health.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Are you passionate about planning fundraising campaigns, collaborating with others to engage donors, or developing lasting relationships with supporters?

The climate consensus Meet the fundraising committee. Fundraising? Building relationships?Grant writing? Join the Fundraising Committe to contribute your expertise or learn how to support TCC’s mission! What we do: Plan and execute strategic fundraising campaigns, Identify and secure funding through donor outreach and grant writing, and Track performance and share updates with organizational leadership.

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We are incredibly grateful for everyone who donated, shared, and supported us this #GivingTuesday! Your generosity helps us continue driving meaningful change. Missed your chance to donate? We’re always open for contributions! Donate at theclimateconsensus.org/support-tcc

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

#GivingTuesday is TODAY! Your continued involvement strengthens our capacity to grow this community of climate communicators who are working every day to meet this moment. Donate at theclimateconsensus.org/support-tcc

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The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

#GivingTuesday is TOMORROW on December 2, 2025! Together, we can foster a welcoming and inclusive community that empowers, inspires, and encourages scientists and students to engage in climate outreach and communication. Donate at theclimateconsensus.org/support-tcc

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