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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

#Colorado we are heading into the 100s again this weekend. If you haven't, #water your #trees tonight. Here's a good review from 9News www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AXN...

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Best practices for watering your trees during this enduring drought in Colorado

YouTube video by 9NEWS

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Mayor Mike Johnston must fix Denver's emergency alert problems now. Lives are at risk. My commentary alongside 9NEWS meteorologist @bianchiweather.bsky.social:

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Eos @eos.org · 12/05/2026

The National Interagency Fire Center predicts elevated wildfire risk this summer, especially in the West, though a developing El Niño could alter projections. eos.org/articles/mos...

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Most of the U.S. West Will Face Above-Normal Wildfire Risk This Summer - Eos

The National Interagency Fire Center predicts elevated wildfire potential across much of the West and many Southeast states through August.

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David Malakoff @davidmalakoff.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Journal retracts weed killer study backed by Monsanto, citing ‘serious ethical concerns’ | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

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Journal retracts weed killer study backed by Monsanto, citing ‘serious ethical concerns’

Highly cited paper was used as evidence that the widely used herbicide Roundup is safe

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Islands of floating #seaweed have expanded their range in the world’s oceans. Find out why it has been growing by more than 1/7 larger each year since 2003. My new story for Science News Explores @snexplores.bsky.social: bit.ly/4uw6Fo3 #Sargassum Video Credit: Brian Lapointe, FAU Harbor Branch

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Winter sports is feeling the heat, and athletes are changing the way they train and compete. My first story for @snexplores.bsky.social. #wintergames #winter #wintersports #MilanCortina2026

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Colorado Climate Center @climate.colostate.edu · 21/01/2026

“We’re far enough into the winter that it starts to become difficult to dig out of these deficits,” (Assistant State Climatologist Peter) Goble said. “It’d take a big year to get us back to normal” from @coloradosun.com #cowx

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Series of big storms needed to make up huge snow supply gap, Colorado water experts say

There’s still winter left, but Colorado experts say the state needs some mega snowstorms to reach an average snowpack and water supply.

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John Morales @johnmoralestv.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Important update about Congressional efforts to prevent the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) from being dismantled. Last week the White House threatened to veto any appropriations bill that protects NCAR. Despite this attempt at intimidation ... (1/ )

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

In remote #Pacific islands, #drought can abruptly turn into a humanitarian emergency, as shown in this 2024 photo of a reservoir in Micronesia. Learn how researchers and leaders are collaborating to better #forecast these events. Credit: M. Krishnapillai My latest for Ka Pili Kai: bit.ly/3LlaVoC

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Chris Bianchi @bianchiweather.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

It’s officially Denver’s hottest Christmas on record: 70° for a high breaks the old daily record of 69° (2005). #COwx

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St Andrews Earth & Environmental Sciences @earthscista.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

📣 We seek to appoint a Chair (with rank of professor) within the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences. The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar of international standing in the field. 🗓 Closing Date: 23 March 2026 Full details: www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...

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Chair in Earth Sciences - AC2672

Chair in Earth Sciences - AC2672, Earth and Environmental Sciences Salary: Grade 9/Negotiable Start Date: September 2026 , <p style="margin-right: 22.7pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: bl...

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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · 15/12/2025

If you’re at #AGU25, come by our Town Hall tomorrow at 1PM in 243-244. After the National Climate Assessment was disbanded, a bunch of us got to work to advance climate assessment. We’re the editors of a new U.S. climate assessment collection, & need your help: eppro01.ativ.me/appinfo.php?... #AGU25

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This American Life @thisamericanlife.org · 29/09/2025

Have you been thinking about applying for our fellowship? The deadline is this Wed, Oct. 1. Join us to learn to structure and mix radio stories, participate in group edits, and pitch your own pieces for the show. bit.ly/38WSNey

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Fellowships - This American Life

Our fellowship program focuses on every facet of producing this show.

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

What do journalism and life expenses have in common? You can't put them on pause. No one at @sn-media-guild.bsky.social wants to drag this out. We just want a fair contract. #UnionSolidarity #FairContractNow

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California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) @ccst.us · 03/06/2025

Tune in Wednesday: How are recent disasters affecting the costs of housing, insurance rates, and decisions by communities on whether to move away from at-risk areas? Moderated by @americaadapts.bsky.social podcast host Doug Parsons. Register: ccst.us/register-hou... #wildfire #housing #caleg

Square graphic for the briefing with the title, key photo, panelist headshots, and date.

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐲 | Defense against embers takes center stage in this story on the simple acts homeowners can take to make a 𝐛𝐢𝐠 difference in protecting their homes against wildfire. Spoiler Alert! It starts with Zone 0. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... #DefensibleSpace #Zone0 #HomeHardening

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Simple actions can make a big difference to protect homes from fire

A 5-foot defensible space perimeter can protect homes from wildfires

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Register now for a noon TODAY webinar with state leaders on the ongoing threats and the road to recovery from the Los Angeles fires. #lafires ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The image shows inmate firefighters and advertises an update on the Los Angeles Fires

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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 24/01/2025

The majority of people who responded to a poll in Nature say they’re now using Bluesky. They’re using it to connect with other scientists, keep up to date with other research or researchers, and promote their own research. 🧪

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Bluesky’s science takeover: 70% of Nature poll respondents use platform

Roughly 6,000 readers answered our poll, with many declaring that Bluesky was nicer, kinder and less antagonistic to science than X.

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The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

If you’re covering a local issue such as a weather event, an environmental debate, or a city council decision, think about what information will be valuable to your audience. Get your science reporting quick tips here. 🧪

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Planning Interviews with Scientist Sources - The Open Notebook

Interviewing scientists may seem overwhelming at first, but it isn’t fundamentally different from talking with other sources. A little planning can help ensure that your time with researchers and othe...

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I'm covering #AMS2025 virtually next week, but passing this on to scientists attending the conference.

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Experts say climate change is making #blizzards even fiercer. Discover why blizzards happen, how they are measured, and how we can prepare for them. My new book, "Blizzards," is a great introduction to the topic for readers 5 to 7 years old. Out on Jan. 7! amzn.to/4fIiC1t #kidlit #nonfiction

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

I love the Oxford comma, and I love this story of the $5M Oxford comma.

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

#Journalism #fellowship alert! Professional journalists worldwide can apply by Jan. 15 for Earth Journalism Network‘s fellowship to cover the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. Fellows have expenses covered for travel and stay for the conference. buff.ly/3ZGmolP

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Travel fellowships available for UN Ocean Conference [Worldwide]

Professional journalists can apply for this program. With support from the Bloomberg Ocean Fund, Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), is accepting candidates for a fellowship to cover the United...

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The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Support TON with an end-of-year-gift of $100 or more and a member of our team will personally call a family member of your choice and help explain to them just what it is you actually do for work. Your gift will be matched, doubling its impact, thanks to our generous team of matching donors! 🧪

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Support The Open Notebook - Support Science Journalism

Please help support The Open Notebook, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to foster a supportive, diverse, and inclusive global community that enables journalists who cover science to learn and...

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High Country News @highcountrynews.org · 18/12/2024

The Montana Supreme Court upheld the Held v. Montana decision—a huge win for youth climate activists! Revisit how this historic case unfolded in our 2023 story. www.hcn.org/articles/cli...

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How climate science won in the Montana youth climate case - High Country News

The ruling in Held v. Montana is expected to bolster cases in other states with similar environmental protections in their constitutions.

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

I heard from a friend that we both missed a happy bonfire celebration and that the e-heads were there. We are always there in spirit fellow-iskos. Mabuhay ang UP Fighting Maroons! Freshman pa lang ako, communal story arc na ito 😆

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Congratulations to University of the Philippines scientists P. Malabrigo, A. Tobias and J. Mansibang, and to @ox.ac.uk scientist C. Thorogood for their publication. More importantly, kudos to the Banao Tribe for their stewardship of the Balbalasang rainforest. That should be the lead.

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Eileen Guo (is on leave for rest of 2026) @eileenguo.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

New from me: I profiled Clear, the airport biometric company that is looking to become the “universal identity platform” of the physical world...and which has (according to its CTO) “1 of the largest private repositories of identities on the planet." www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/20/1...

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Inside Clear’s ambitions to manage your identity beyond the airport

The company that has helped millions of people cut security lines wants to give you a frictionless future—in exchange for your face.

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Daniel Martin @fizbin.bsky.social · 22/03/2024

I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases) projects.propublica.org/claimfile/

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Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim

You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...

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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Atlantic circulation collapse? "In short, it’s a climate scientist’s nightmare come true." Here's a good 'deep dive' into this risk, from Yale Climate Connections. yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/12/atla...

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Atlantic circulation collapse? New clues on the fate of a crucial conveyor belt » Yale Climate Connections

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, which includes the Gulf Stream, is vital to Earth's climate. Its weakening could spell disaster.

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Esri's GIS for Climate Action MOOC opens Feb! Reg here → ow.ly/qFyg50UprKq Join the free course to: 🔹Build new skills to tackle climate change 🔹Learn from climate science experts 🔹Get ArcGIS access Experts include @katharinehayhoe.com @deepseadawn.bsky.social & @globalecoguy.bsky.social

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

One of the best reads in a long time. Raw and heartbreaking. Essay by freelance journalist Patrick Fealy. www.esquire.com/news-politic... "The toughest parts of homelessness have been surviving the poverty and the marginalization, discrimination, and hostility from the non-homeless population."

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My Life As a Homeless Man in America

An extraordinary firsthand account.

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Fellow science writers and journalists, nominate your work or your colleagues' for these journalism and institutional writing awards, which recognize some of the best works in #sciencejournalism and #sciencewriting. You do not need to be a member of @sciencewriters.org to be eligible.

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

My latest story for Ka Pili Kai Magazine explores humankind's race to the bottom of the ocean. Featuring interviews with oceanographer Dawn Wright @deepseadawn.bsky.social and Hilo-based educator Daniel Kinzer. Read now at bit.ly/3OLOneJ #oceanography #deepsea #submersibles #hawaii

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Natasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

Work history gaps are always scary. For Nature Careers, I wrote about a #Filipino chemical engineer who used his industry skills to raise his two daughters in a foreign country and to lead a conservation nonprofit on his return to the workforce. See www.nature.com/articles/d41... #careers #dadlife

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From industry to stay-at-home father to non-profit leadership

Joseph Ascalon made career decisions that kept family close. His work life flourished nonetheless.

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