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politics1 month ago

Court Blocks Dismantling of Weather Research Center, but Fallout Remains

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, but disruption is already underway: staff are leaving, equipment is being sold, and key projects are paused as part of a broader effort to defund climate research, led by OMB Budget Director Russ Vought. The move has drawn bipartisan concern and could reshape U.S. weather and climate science, with implications for funding and leadership across agencies.

via Politico|
#budget-cuts#climate-research#ncar
Colorado NCAR partners sue to halt bid to dismantle Boulder lab
politics3 months ago

Colorado NCAR partners sue to halt bid to dismantle Boulder lab

Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research consortium (UCAR) filed a federal lawsuit against the National Science Foundation and the Trump administration, alleging political retribution aimed at dismantling NCAR by divesting its operations, gagging officials, and privatizing weather and space-weather functions. The suit seeks to stop the dismantling, restore contracts, lift gag orders, and end onerous reporting requirements, arguing the actions threaten NCAR’s mission and Boulder-based jobs (about 1,400 people).

via The Colorado Sun|
#climate-research#colorado#lawsuit
UCAR Sues to Block Trump Plan to Dismantle Boulder NCAR
politics3 months ago

UCAR Sues to Block Trump Plan to Dismantle Boulder NCAR

A consortium of universities (UCAR) filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle Boulder’s National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), arguing the reorganization is retaliatory and illegal under federal law. The suit targets multiple federal agencies, contending actions such as transferring NCAR’s supercomputer, cutting climate research funding, gag orders on staff, and a proposed sale of NCAR’s headquarters amount to retaliation against Colorado. UCAR warns the move threatens national security, public safety, and the U.S. lead in weather and space weather research; NCAR, founded in 1960 and employing about 820 people, provides data used by universities and industries worldwide.

via The Denver Post|
#climate-research#dismantling-ncar#ncar
Colleges sue to block federal plan to dismantle NCAR, the U.S.'s leading climate research center
science3 months ago

Colleges sue to block federal plan to dismantle NCAR, the U.S.'s leading climate research center

A coalition of universities led by UCAR filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s plan to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), alleging a coordinated campaign against Colorado over political disputes. The suit accuses agencies of gag orders, cutting funding, and moving NCAR’s supercomputing facilities, arguing the actions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and threaten national security and the nation’s leadership in weather and space weather modeling and forecasting.

via NBC News|
#climate-research#federal-agencies#lawsuit
Sea-level rise underestimation challenged by new global analysis
science4 months ago

Sea-level rise underestimation challenged by new global analysis

A meta-analysis of 385 studies from 2009–2025 finds global sea levels are about 30 cm higher than widely used estimates, with some regions in the global south potentially 100–150 cm higher due to reliance on global geoid-based references rather than local measurements. This suggests coastal risks are underestimated and, after a 1 m relative rise, about 37% more coastline could be submerged, affecting up to 132 million people. The researchers call for re-evaluating coastal hazard methods and incorporating local sea-level data into climate policy and IPCC assessments.

via The Guardian|
#climate-research#coastal-risk#geoid-models
Safe Methods to Reflect Sunlight and Protect Earth
environment6 months ago

Safe Methods to Reflect Sunlight and Protect Earth

The article discusses the potential of stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) as a climate intervention to reflect sunlight and reduce global warming, emphasizing the importance of careful, phased research to understand its safety and effectiveness before any deployment, and advocating for open scientific investigation to inform responsible decision-making.

via The Guardian|
#climate-change#climate-research#environment
3D Hailstone Scans Unlock Storm Prediction Insights
science1 year ago

3D Hailstone Scans Unlock Storm Prediction Insights

Researchers in Catalonia have used CT scans to study the internal structure of giant hailstones from a 2022 storm, revealing new insights into their growth and formation. This non-destructive method showed that hailstones can have irregular internal structures despite appearing spherical externally, and that their cores are often off-center. These findings challenge previous assumptions and could improve future storm predictions, although the technique is costly and some anomalies remain unexplained.

via Phys.org|
#climate-research#ct-scans#hailstones
SpaceX Launches EarthCARE Climate Satellite, Potential Sonic Boom in SoCal
science-and-technology2 years ago

SpaceX Launches EarthCARE Climate Satellite, Potential Sonic Boom in SoCal

SpaceX successfully launched the EarthCARE climate research satellite, a joint project between the European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The satellite, equipped with four instruments, aims to enhance understanding of Earth's climate by studying clouds and aerosols and their impact on the planet's radiation balance. The mission is part of ESA’s Living Planet Programme and is expected to operate for at least three years.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#climate-research#earthcare#esa
"Unprecedented Ocean Warming: Understanding the Record-Breaking Rise"
climate-science2 years ago

"Unprecedented Ocean Warming: Understanding the Record-Breaking Rise"

Climate researcher John Abraham discusses the unprecedented rise in ocean temperatures, attributing about half of the effect to global warming and a third to El Nino, with the remaining 20 percent being a question mark. He emphasizes the significant impact of ocean warming on global weather patterns and society, urging conservation of energy and the maximization of clean, renewable energy development as immediate actions to change the current trajectory.

via PBS NewsHour|
#clean-energy#climate-research#climate-science