In this clip excerpted from my recent livestream, I explain why American science is currently at existential risk, and how the current crisis stems not primarily from budget cuts from Congress, but instead from direct interference from the executive branch. I discuss the immediate implications of th

April 7, 2026 - Daniel Swain - Following a ridiculous ridge in March and associated record-shattering warmth, a more transient pattern has established in April Well, I won't belabor the point: March 2026 was a month that will long be remembered for its astonishing warmth across California and the broader West. Snowpack in most regions is now near or below all-time record #

New Mexico leads lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE, saying DOGE's actions violate the United States Constitution

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 c...

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 c...

The sprawling data centres that house AI servers churn out toxic electronic waste and are voracious consumers of electricity, which in most places is still produced from fossil fuels.