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Lisa Dilling

@ldilling.bsky.social
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Climate policy, adaptation, and carbon. Former CU Boulder professor. Personal account. Views are my own.

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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
NSF has put out a “Dear Colleague Letter” asking how to dismantle NCAR, the premier public atmospheric sciences center in the US. We must reject the premise. As a dedicated center bringing together scientists across disciplines and across the world, NCAR science has saved lives for over 65 years.
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The leadership of NSF, the US agency responsible for advancing basic science and discoveries has always been a nonpartisan scientist. The Congress and American people should resist any attempt to install party ideology in leading our nation’s leading scientific agency. It will weaken the US.
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Flavio Lehner @climateflavors.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Need more industries to speak up against the attacks on NCAR. www.riskmarketnews.com/trumps-clima...
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Trump's Climate Supercomputer Plans Threaten US Insurance Market: Actuaries
A new letter from the American Academy of Actuaries draws a direct line between the planned dismantling of NCAR and higher homeowners insurance costs for US consumers.
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Dan Visioni @danvisioni.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
We already have over 40 signatures from US researchers and professors supporting NSF-NCAR and telling NSF to maintain control of the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputer with NCAR! Do sign and share.
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
View of US Capitol across empty street
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
The more I look at industrial decarbonisation, the more I come to the point of view that we have overstated the role of molecules in the past and underestimated the role of electrons in the future.
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ESIIL @cu-esiil.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 ESIIL Data Short Course! Learn fundamental tools for open Environmental Data Science (EDS) education and research! Visit our website to learn more and register: esiil.org/data-short-c... @cires.colorado.edu
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David Keith @davidkeith.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Can Canada afford to ignore sunlight reflection methods (SRM)? I'm joining @ldilling.bsky.social from the @envdefensefund.bsky.social for a discussion hosted by the Transition Accelerator, a major Canadian NGO focused on the climate. June 10, 12pm ET. Join the Live Q&A: transitionaccelerato...
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Can We Afford to Ignore Solar Geoengineering?
Should Canada act now to build its SRM research capacity and leadership? How can we foster the local expertise and international partnerships we’ll need to control the technology should solar geoengineering become a reality?
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Dr Matt Winning @mattywin.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Come work with us at @ucl.ac.uk Institute for Sustainable Resources. Looking for a new lecturer in Environmental Policy. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Northwest RISCC Network @nwriscc.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Hi Bluesky! 👋 Let us introduce ourselves! The Northwest Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change (NW RISCC) Network (nwriscc.org) is a partnership of regional agencies and orgs connecting climate adaptation & invasive species science and management. Check out this 🧵 to learn more! 1/3
An invasive European green crab is held by a rubber-gloved hand
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 29/04/2025
NASA’s science programs are facing what experts are calling an “extinction-level event” under Trump’s proposed budget. From climate monitoring to planetary research, entire fields of discovery are on the chopping block. eos.org/research-and...
Bar chart titled “NASA Cut Proposals” set against a starry background. Four bars show proposed budget cut percentages for different NASA programs: 68% for Astrophysics, 43% for Heliophysics, 30% for Planetary Science, and 53% for Earth Science. The chart highlights significant funding reductions across scientific fields.
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Saavik ‘Careful of the Ankle’ Ford @saavikford.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
I’m pretty sure all the astronomers already heard this bad news, but idk how many other folks know about this proposal—NASA science would be absolutely GUTTED if this passed. US astronomy & astrophysics would be dead. We can’t let this happen—tell your reps, & your friends! 🔭
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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
"It’s a huge loss," says @costasamaras.com. "It’s a loss for taxpayers, it’s a loss for communities, it’s a loss for the environment. Not producing the report saves us basically nothing and costs us maybe everything." @hayleysmith.bsky.social @latimes.com www.latimes.com/environment/...
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'It's a huge loss': Trump administration dismisses scientists preparing climate report
More than 400 experts were starting to prepare the latest national climate assessment report. They all received an email from the Trump administration dismissing them.
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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
More than 400 experts who had begun to write the latest National Climate Assessment report have been dismissed by the Trump administration, which says the report is being “reevaluated.” Scientists say it's a huge loss. @hayleysmith.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com #climate
latimes.com
'It's a huge loss': Trump administration dismisses scientists preparing climate report
More than 400 experts were starting to prepare the latest national climate assessment report. They all received an email from the Trump administration dismissing them.
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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 30/04/2025
NEW – CCC: England’s approach to climate adaptation is ‘not working’ | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/cfEGnsd
The flooded River Avon on the road to Eckington bridge in January 2024. Credit: Martin Bache / Alamy Stock Photo
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Woah, congratulations @scottdoney.bsky.social ! And I can say I knew you when.. Hope you celebrate this week, so well-deserved!
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
For hundreds of years, humanity has relied on science to improve lives and build civilization. Science tests hypotheses, uses data, and follows a systematic method in pursuit of the truth. It’s not perfect of course. But destroying American science as we know it will only send us backward.
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Scott Delaney @scott-delaney.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
🙏 We need your help 🙏 The government continues to cancel grants at both NIH and NSF to censor science it doesn't like. We're tracking terminations to organize and advocate. Please report your terminated grants: NIH: forms.gle/J2znQ7y7YpeP... NSF: airtable.com/appGKlSVeXni... w/ @noamross.net
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
And dismantling science throughout the federal government. It’s hard not to see this as an outright attack on knowledge. If we think science is expensive, we should see ignorance…
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Podcast interview on our recent coastal lagoon research analyzing decades of water quality data to identify biogeochemical & climate change signals in Virginia Coastal Reserve LTER data #UVA @uslter.bsky.social @usocb.bsky.social www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/int...
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The Degrees Initiative @degrees.ngo · 17/04/2025
First, @ldilling.bsky.social from @envdefensefund.bsky.social and Nana Ama Browne Klutse from the University of Ghana will discuss the importance of greater equity in research ⚖️ degreesglobalforum.org/sessions/dou...
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The Degrees Initiative @degrees.ngo · 17/04/2025
24 days to go until #DGF2025... How do environmentalists engage in SRM discussions to ensure a science-based, just, and equitable dialogue? Two fireside chats will explore this topic 👇 degreesglobalforum.org/sessions/dou...
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Double fireside chat: environmentalism and equitable SRM research
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Steph Henson @stephhenson.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🌊 We’re hiring! Postdoc researcher at NOC Southampton on awesome project investigating biogeochemical effects of glacial calving in Antarctica! Including spending time at the UK Antarctic base 🐧 🧊 careers.noc.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...
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Careers | National Oceanography Centre
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Christina Toms @christinatoms.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
This is a five-alarm fire - it cannot be overstated how important institutions like the USGS Western Ecological Research Center are to landscape and resource management in California. Wetlands, wildfires, endangered species, hunting game, species, climate change… their work covers the gamut.
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Shobita Parthasarathy @shobitap.org · 21/04/2025
My PhD student's NSF grant was terminated today. Her dissertation investigates why air pollution monitoring, metrics, and regulations don't properly capture the harms experienced by marginalized communities--esp in the most polluted Detroit neighborhoods. She and I are happy to talk with press etc.
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NSF Award Search: Award # 2240343 - Constructing Credible Knowledge and Expertise in Air Pollution Regulation and Monitoring: The Problem of Quantification Lock
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 21/04/2025
"Once and for all, let us put an end to the irresponsible derision that would present this issue as something purely ecological, “green”, romantic, frequently subject to ridicule by economic interests. Let us finally admit that it is a human and social problem on any number of levels." Read more:
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"Laudate Deum": Apostolic Exhortation to all people of good will on the climate crisis (4 October 2023) | Francis
Laudate Deum: Apostolic Exhortation to all people of good will on the climate crisis, 4 October 2023
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 21/04/2025
Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of compassion, courage, and a continuing call to protect our common home and all who share it with us. In his 2023 exhortation, Laudato Deum, he spoke out strongly against those who reject what science tells us about climate and deny their own responsibility. 🧵
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Live updates: Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff who ministered to poor people with a message of mercy, has died. Francis stressed humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset with scandal and indiffer...
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” It costs less to house people.
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Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
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Eoin Brodie @elbrodie.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
US students. Looking to apply to graduate school? Had an offer rescinded recently? The University of British Columbia in Canada will re-open the application portal in some departments for US students from April 14-18. Details: www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant... #ubc #AcademicSky #PhDSky #ScienceSky
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US Applicant Week
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Nelson Lam @nelsonyslam.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Come be my colleague! @uvic.ca is hiring for an Assistant Professor in physical and/or inorganic chemistry. The department is super collegial, and Victoria is a great place to live. If you/someone you know fits the bill, we’d love to hear from you! #facultychemjobs www.uvic.ca/faculty-staf...
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CHEM 270-151 - Faculty & staff - University of Victoria
Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact.
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Julian Reyes @julianjonreyes.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
I'm devastated and heartbroken. Staff at the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) got the ax. Most likely means the Sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA6) is also cooked. USGCRP was the glue across the Federal family on all things climate - reducing duplication and making efficiencies.
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Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Hey Victoria, BC folks: I'll be visiting this Friday to speak at U Vic. The lecture is open to the public so please come by!
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Mobilizing Actionable Science to Build Climate Resilience for People and Nature
ClimateTALK Seminar: Dr. Meade Krosby Join us on Friday, April 11th for a seminar by Dr. Meade Krosby, climate adaptation and impacts scholar from ...
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Mar Hicks @histoftech.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
“From April 14-18, select UBC graduate programs at UBC Vancouver will re-open their applications for US citizens to be considered for Sept 2025 or Jan 2026 entry - they are ready to provide quick admissions decisions for these applicants“ #gradstudent #gradschool www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
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US Applicant Week
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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · 07/04/2025
Shameful
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
WEDBUSH: “.. We have spoken to hundreds of investors, tech CEOs, supply chain experts around the world this week .. “.. In a nutshell, if these tariffs (in current form/rates) hold there is no debate .. it would set the US tech world back a decade in our opinion while China is the clear winner.”
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
I’m not a man and I ride the bus and subway with confidence all the time. Never had a problem in 40 years in any city I’ve lived in.
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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 04/04/2025
Shape the future of science policy💡 Join the 25th AMS Science Policy Colloquium to connect with policy leaders and explore topics like federal R&D budgets, international science diplomacy, and environmental security. Learn more and register by 15 April: bit.ly/41JNvif
Graphic for the Science Policy Colloquium with a photo of 2024 SPC cohort smiling in front of the Capitol building on the left side and information on the right side.
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Getting tired of all this “winning”
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Christina Wolbrecht @cwolbrecht.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Important perspective from my colleague and friend @lgamboa.bsky.social in @foreignaffairs.com. Her book, Resisting Backsliding: Opposition Strategies Against the Erosion of Democracy, could not be more timely. www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
foreignaffairs.com
How to Save a Democracy
Americans can learn from opponents of authoritarianism elsewhere.
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
www.youtube.com/live/v2utlMx...
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Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 31/03/2025
In a new statement, the Board of Directors of the Meteorological Society of Japan (MSJ) expresses deep concern over recent and ongoing rapid reductions in scientific research and academic capabilities in the U.S., particularly in meteorology and the atmospheric sciences. Read more: bit.ly/4hRP6an
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The Board of Directors of the Meteorological Society of Japan issues a statement on recent reduction in capabilities in meteorology and atmospheric science in the United States
The members of the Board of Directors of the Meteorolog
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Oilfield Witness @oilfieldwitness.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
It appears Australian oil and gas companies are going to adopt the US approach to dealing with methane emissions. "Leading companies in Australia’s oil & gas and coal mining sectors are not taking sufficient action to reduce methane emissions, while planning substantial expansions of production"
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Methane: A ticking time bomb for Australian investors
Investors have an opportunity to incentivise more rapid action on methane – a major contributor to fossil fuel companies’ Scope 1 emissions – by incorporating methane reporting and abatement into thei...
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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Countries that have issued a travel advisory this year warning their citizens about visiting the United States: Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Netherlands New Zealand United Kingdom
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Nearly a third of U.S. patents rely directly on federal government supported research, and most of those patents are by corporations. h/t @jossfong.bsky.social par.nsf.gov/servlets/pur...
Line graph showing the total number of U.S. patents issued to U.S. inventors from 1926 to 2015. Blue vertical bars represent the total number of patents, with orange bars showing the subset of patents relying on federal research funding. A black line tracks the percentage of patents dependent on federal funding, rising from near 0% in the 1920s to around 30% by 2015. The graph demonstrates a steady increase in both total patents and the proportion of federally supported patents over time, with the total patent count growing from around 20-40 thousand in the early years to over 140 thousand by 2015.
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The awful part is it’s not just the science loss but for cancer patients, clinical trials may be their only hope of extending life. When a drug works in a clinical trial, patients lives are saved. This will not only set back research but will kill people. It’s devastating, personally.
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
I’m no economist but doesn’t this lead toward the failed economy of the former Soviet Union?
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Museums strive to become more accurate and inclusive records of the past. Doing so helps us understand where we have been and inform where we are going. It is not anti-American to learn about the full story. We can make up our own minds. This effort seems to come from insecurity. wapo.st/4cbTYWM
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Trump issues executive order to eliminate ‘anti-American ideology’ from Smithsonian
The order directs the vice president to eliminate what he finds “improper” from the Smithsonian Institution, including its museums, education and research centers, and the National Zoo.
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Lisa Dilling @ldilling.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Our scientists are part of what makes America great. The administration attacks on science are leading to brain drain to other countries that will diminish American science capacity.
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Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
“To help understand how much our springs have changed I dug into the data. Tampa now hits 90 degrees about 35 days earlier than it did 100 years ago, as seen below” www.wfla.com/weather/summ...
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Summerlike heat springing much earlier
The weather is already warming up, but with low humidity, it still feels pleasant. That’s about to change. There are signs that a real taste of early summer is on the way. The models show the…
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
We are in the midst of what many consider the most promising pancreatic cancer cure research in decades. This is literally joining the War on Cancer on the side of cancer. It's happening in multiple departments. They're also attacking mRNA fax science which is the heart of the possible breakthrough.
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