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From Data to Decisions: Making Climate Science Work for Policy Today, September 12, 2025, I want to talk about something crucial: how we take the complex, often overwhelming, world of climate science and turn it into real, effective action. As someone with a PhD in Atmospheric Science and experience as an environmental policy consultant, I’ve … Read more
Hey everyone, Today, I want to dive into something that really excites me: how our understanding of the Earth, and how it connects to our climate, is always evolving. As someone who works with climate modeling, I’m always looking at how geological processes can influence everything from weather patterns to long-term climate predictions. And sometimes, … Read more
Did you know that the story of carbon dioxide, or CO2, is essentially the story of life on Earth? I’ve spent years studying our atmosphere, and diving into Peter Brannen’s book, “The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything,” felt like coming home. It’s a fascinating journey that connects this seemingly simple molecule to… … Read more
It’s August 30, 2025, and the world continues to grapple with the realities of a changing climate. But how do we actually decide what to do about it? At its heart, effective climate policy is built on a foundation of solid scientific understanding. Think of it like building a house: you need blueprints, structural analysis, … Read more
Did you know that scientists have been using satellites to track our planet’s oceans for about 30 years now? It’s a pretty incredible feat of technology, and it’s giving us some really important insights into how our climate is changing. Back in the day, when climate models were first being developed, scientists made predictions about … Read more
It’s been a busy time in the world of space exploration, and recent statements from NASA’s acting administrator, Sean Duffy, have sparked some important conversations. Duffy has indicated that NASA plans to “move aside” from climate sciences to double down on missions focused on the Moon and Mars. This shift in focus has naturally led … Read more
Today, August 21, 2025, brings news about a significant shift in NASA’s priorities. Acting Administrator Sean Duffy has indicated that the agency plans to “move aside” from climate sciences to concentrate more on exploring the Moon and Mars. This announcement has sparked conversations and, for many of us in the science community, raised some important … Read more
As of August 16, 2025, NASA’s acting chief, Bill Nelson, has stirred quite a conversation by suggesting a significant shift in the agency’s priorities. The proposal? To move Earth science, particularly climate research, to the “backburner” to focus more intensely on space exploration. This announcement, reported by outlets like Ars Technica and 富途牛牛, has sparked … Read more
As a scientist with a PhD in Atmospheric Science, I’ve spent years diving deep into climate modeling. So, when I saw the news that Bill Nelson, NASA’s Administrator, mentioned that a new appointee, Mr. Duffy, said climate science will “move aside” at NASA, it definitely caught my attention. Now, I understand that NASA does a … Read more
Did you know that beneath the vast Greenland ice sheet, a hidden lake once exploded, sending billions of gallons of water rushing out? It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but it actually happened in 2014! Scientists discovered this dramatic event through satellite data. It turns out, a large lake that had … Read more