John Upton

Critical Hurricane Forecast Tool Abruptly Terminated U.S. Department of Defense announced Tuesday it would no longer process and deliver data essential to most hurricane forecasts

A huge blow was dealt to hurricane forecasters this week as a critical tool was abruptly terminated by the Department of Defense and NOAA. The immediate discontinuation of data from three weather satellites will severely impact hurricane forecasts this season and beyond. More ⬇️

I’m gonna say something that is going to sound crazy, but when has that ever stopped me from saying something publicly: there is a way in which the U.S. chucking its position in the world could actually fast-track energy transition. A few things that have me thinking this way 🧵

They banned abortion & TikTok before assault weapons…

THEY BANNED ABORTION & TIKTOK BEFORE ASSAULT WEAPONS.

This Nature paper will probably *not* get the same level of media coverage and hype as the doomsday stories…

What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires At least 25 people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn't known as the fires continue to burn.

It is striking, tragic and not at all coincidental that so many of the people who died in the L.A. fires were disabled and/or elderly — two groups that are horrifically vulnerable during disasters. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

I was a grad student when the 2007 IPCC report came out, the two highest emissions pathways predicted warming of 3.4 or 4 degrees. "A bit less than 3C" is still too high, but thanks to activists, scientists, and policymakers we have brought the number down. Our climate future is still being written.

Los Angeles has never seen this level of destruction: 'Everything is burned down' Pacific Palisades appeared more like a moonscape of destruction than an upscale neighborhood known for its ocean views, beautiful vistas and celebrity denizens.

“I think the biggest challenge right now is the community can’t pull together because there is no community. It’s so utterly devastated. People are scattered." www.latimes.com/california/s...

Work With The Lever We are looking to expand our team. Please see below for current opportunities.

🚨🚨WE'RE HIRING: @levernews.com is expanding our newsroom. We are hiring:

- Political Newsletter Writer

- Two Political Reporters

Apply here - and pass it on👇

LeverNews.com/jobs

Saudi set to host winter World Cup in 2034 Saudi Arabia is set to stage a winter World Cup in 2034 after a FIFA evaluation report highlighted the likelihood of the competition being played "between October-April."

Global warming powerhouse Saudi Arabia may disruptively hold 2034 soccer World Cup in winter because of what FIFA called "elevated risk" of "local climate conditions" — as in, certainty of worsening health dangers from climate change in one of world's hottest countries. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of the farms and workers that make our big meals possible, I hope y'all will spend some time our recent agriculture and clime series @njspotlightnews.bsky.social -- it pretty much all still holds up

Georgia Clean-Energy Boom Producing Jobs, Housing Shortfalls | The Daily Yonder This story was produced through a collaboration between Daily Yonder and Climate Central. Julia Elman (Climate Central) contributed data reporting. When

The Inflation Reduction Act - central to Biden's economic legacy - is fueling jobs growth in renewable energy across rural Georgia.

Story produced through a collaboration between @dailyyonder.bsky.social + @climatecentral.bsky.social. dailyyonder.com/georgia-clea...

This is fan-boy bilge. Nobody among us is infallible to the point of being unblockable.

Drought, record warmth fuel historic wildfire risk in NJ | Climate Central (with NJ Spotlight)

It's been so hot and dry across New Jersey for so long that major wildfires have been breaking out, threatening homes. This collab between @climatecentral.bsky.social and @njspotlightnews.bsky.social explains the roles of climate change and suburban growth. www.climatecentral.org/partnership-...

Senior Writer, Climate WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...

One more open job at @wired.com. We're hiring a reporter on the climate beat; vital coverage that is now even *more* urgent.

(We're also hiring a biz reporter and a culture editor.)

Location: Ideally SF, LA, NY, or London, where we have offices.

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Documented, an excellent outlet that covers issues affecting migrant communities in NYC, is hiring for a top editor. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/39...

Council for the Advancement of Science Writing / CASW @sciencewriters.org is hiring for a new executive director. Remote role, salary range listed as 85k to 130k. casw.submittable.com/submit

CBS News poll finds big majority of Americans support U.S. taking steps to reduce climate change People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.

CBS poll: support for climate action is very high among Americans, particularly younger ones, and the 50% who experienced recent weather disasters "are more inclined than those who haven't to believe climate change is a major factor contributing to extreme weather." www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-re...

The only way to save coral reefs is to end fossil fuels A coral scientist calls for more "honest" messaging amid a global bleaching event.

NEW: Top coral scientist says the only way to save dying reefs is "a rapid phase out of fossil fuels"

"No amount of tinkering with corals—attempting to make so-called super corals—is going to save the world’s coral reefs"

Shorter Cold Streaks | Climate Central Winter’s longest cold streaks are shrinking in 236 U.S. locations — a trend that has year-round impacts.

Cold streaks are getting shorter as pollution traps more heat. Here you'll find local data (across the U.S.), graphics and reporting suggestions including experts to interview. www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...

The growing climate and weather team at the San Francisco Chronicle is hiring its second meteorologist. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/38...

Opinion | The cold weather has climate-change deniers blowing lots of hot air It’s important to remember that the cold snap is, for many of us, just a moment of discomfort, while climate change is a long-term disaster.

Few forms of scientific denialism are more base than pointing to weather that's cold by current standards to try to cast doubt on warming trends. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Smoke during wildfire seasons is profoundly affecting the mental health of rural Americans, whose suicide risks increase with smoke exposure.

ICYMI over the holidays - a Climate Central + Daily Yonder collaboration. www.climatecentral.org/partnership-...

More than 100 wildfires still not considered out after B.C.'s record wildfire season While it's not uncommon for some fires to burn through the winter, that number usually hovers around a couple dozen, not the 106 that were listed as active on New Year's Day.

Despite it being winter, ~100 of those smoky Canadian wildfires are still burning. "The dry conditions mean the fires burn deep into the ground, particularly in the peat or bog-like conditions that exist in the northeast." www.coastreporter.net/national-new...

Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Fall 2023 - Yale Program on Climate Change... This report is based on findings from a nationally representative survey – Climate Change in the American Mind – conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the George Mason ...

For every one American that 'doesn't believe' in climate change, there are five Americans that know it's real. climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications...

A huge battery has replaced Hawaii's last coal plant Plus Power’s Kapolei battery is officially online. The pioneering project is a leading example of how to shift crucial grid functions from fossil-fueled plants to clean energy.

How wonderful. www.canarymedia.com/articles/ene...

It's tough to stomach the kinds of project cancelations we saw in the Mid-Atlantic last year, given the urgency and promise of offshore wind energy, but it's a brand new mega-industry here, so ... www.technologyreview.com/2024/01/10/1...

Yet another fascinating role is opening up at Climate Central. Our Climate Matters team seeks a 'Weather and Climate Engagement Specialist' to expand its engagement with meteorologists, reporters, producers and other external partners. Two years; $75-$80k. www.climatecentral.org/open-positio...

As Earth lost its non-flying dinosaurs, it gained magic mushrooms. www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1...

During wildfire smoke seasons, rural Americans face economic uncertainty, increased isolation and greater risk of suicides. And for those that have survived wildfires, the smoke can be a psychological trigger. www.climatecentral.org/partnership-...

A big takeaway for me from this story is that if you're going to be reporting on conflicts between offshore wind and fishing fleets, it's important to also report on the impacts of ocean warming that the new turbines will help ease.

And look to cover solutions, not just photogenic fishing captains.