@natashavizcarra
Freelance science journalist | Earth science, conservation, wildlife | cat mom + plant nerd | words mine | tracking interesting research, posting new stories, sharing resources | www.natashavizcarra.com
Ice arenas and artificial snow now dominate winter sports. Do athletes need to train differently?
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/olympics-winter-ice-sports-tips-snow
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
You mean you have to dry it first?
“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
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/ )
A depleted Gitam Reservoir in 2024.
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
It’s officially Denver’s hottest Christmas on record: 70° for a high breaks the old daily record of 69° (2005).
#COwx
Yay!
But does the observer have recent spotter training?
📣 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/...
Does the journal name start with F?
I sowed sugar snap peas two weeks ago. They have just sprouted. In late December.
Worm cloud over the Front Range. #COwx
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
Is that Ted S in the purple shirt?
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
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
This made my day! Thank you!
Nga lang the episodes are so short. Laging bitin :P
Meeee!
Square graphic for the briefing with the title, key photo, panelist headshots, and date.
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
Credit or tag the artist please.
Thanks! Signed up :)
I have been waiting to hear what Mitchell will do next. How do I subscribe?
The new code takes effect January 1, 2026. In the meantime, all Californians can take steps to harden their homes against wildfires. To learn more visit ReadyforWildfire.org.
#WildfireSafety #HomeResilience #ReadyForWildfire #WildfirePreparedness
Koya, congrats! I know how much work you put into reporting this. Abangan.
Parang ako rin.
When the US Federal Emergency Management Agency removed a map of future climate hazards from its website, researchers built their own version.
Ako naman, my handle is now Helly R sa Duolingo :)
I'd love to read these zines! Are they available for download for us who live far away from this Tiny Free Library?