Marshall Shepherd
Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Fmr AMS Prez/NASA scientist, Host, Weather Geeks, Alpha, 3x FSU Alum, Forbes Contributor, Tweets just mine. RT not endorsement
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Fauci Pushes Back On Trump’s False Claims, Says He Hasn't Briefed President In 2 Months
‘I have never seen a virus or any pathogen that has such a broad range of manifestations.’ said Dr. Fauci. ‘Even if it doesn't kill you, even if it doesn't put you in the hospital, it can make you seriously ill.’
Marshall Shepherd
Look what's happened in 2 months.....
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New Florida Law Brings Use Of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Forecasts To Forefront
Last week Florida enacted a new law requiring public schools to do more to protect student athletes from heat stroke. Known as the “Zachary Martin Act”, the new law requires public schools to have a cooling tub on the sidelines at all practices and...
Cherokee County students will not be required to wear masks in class, school board decides
We’re talking to parents who don’t want their kids to wear masks in class, on Channel 2 Action News This Morning
Marshall Shepherd
Wow. I grew up in this County. Sure glad I don't go to school there now. But sadly I still have relatives with kids in this school system...unbelievable
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Woman who pulled gun on Black family at Orion Township Chipotle speaks out
In an interview with WXYZ Channel 7, Jillian Wuestenberg speaks out about why she pulled the gun out in an encounter that went viral
Marshall Shepherd
Let me get this straight...You feared for your life from a mom and her little girl....? Nope
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Does a Flood Discriminate? Looking at Flooding and Community Disparities
NBC10 Boston Meteorologist Chris Gloninger discusses how flooding, exacerbated by climate change, disproportionately affects African Americans.
Marshall Shepherd
Great to see reporters are discovering and seeking my former student Dr. @NeilDebbage at @UTSA for his expertise on flooding, vulnerable communities, and urban processes. He appears in this NBC Boston story
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Florida Company Develops Way To Generate Power By Harnessing The Gulf Stream
The East Coast portion of the Gulf Stream could generate between 4 and 6 gigawatts. Just one gigawatt could power 725,000 homes.
Are You Guilty Of ‘Motivated Reasoning’ With Weather Forecasts Or Coronavirus Messaging? - Find Out Now
Our wants or needs can shape how we consume information about coronavirus, weather, and other things. Are you guilty?
Marshall Shepherd
Guilty Of ‘Motivated Reasoning’ With Weather Forecasts Or Coronavirus Messaging? - Find Out Now via @forbes
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Marshall Shepherd
Seeing a lot of "motivated reasoning" concerning #COVID-19 as people desire or need normalcy. What is it and how it similar to something I see with public consumption of weather forecasts. My latest @ForbesScience Thanks @jfrickuga for your expert thoughts
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Marshall Shepherd
After reading my latest article in @ForbesScience, see if you can spot motivated reasoning in your own Twitter or Facebook feeds
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Tulsa sees Covid-19 surge in the wake of Trump's June rally
The city of Tulsa is experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases, a little over 2 weeks after President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in an indoor arena there.
Canadian Grocery Store Grows Its Own Organic Veggies on Rooftop
Grocery store takes “local” to the next level, one story above the produce section IGA is the first grocery store in Canada to sell veggies from its own roof. More than 30 kinds of organic produce are grown on the 25,000-square-foot roof=top farm,...
The ‘F’ Named Storm In Typical Hurricane Seasons Forms In September - It Could Happen This Week
If Fay forms this week, it will be the 6th named storm of the hurricane season. That shouldn't happen until September.
Marshall Shepherd
The weirdness that is 2020 continues. My discussion @ForbesScience on possible "F" storm this week (shouldn't happen for another 2 months) and 10 1$ billion weather events already in the U.S. and (not a single hurricane yet, that's concerning)
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Marshall Shepherd
The ‘F’ Named Storm In Typical Hurricane Seasons Forms In September - It Could Happen This Week via @forbes
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Marshall Shepherd
Chances up to 80% since I wrote this....The ‘F’ Named Storm In Typical Hurricane Seasons Forms In September - It Could Happen This Week via @forbes
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Newest Podcast Episode - weloveweather.tv
Today’s guest, Dr. Andrew Grundstein of the University of Georgia, focuses on particular aspects of heat: how it impacts athletes and children in hot cars.
Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters: Overview | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Summary of U.S. Billion-dollar disaster research, methodology and data sources
Sweden Has Become the World’s Cautionary Tale
Its decision to carry on in the face of the pandemic has yielded a surge of deaths without sparing its economy from damage — a red flag as the United States and Britain move to lift lockdowns.
Why Ecologists Study Infectious Diseases And What We Can Learn About Public Health By Studying Nature
Opinions of a disease ecologist
Marshall Shepherd
Another great new entry from new @ForbesScience contributor John Drake @drake_lab
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Four Reasons Why Coronavirus Cases Are Increasing But Deaths Aren’t—Yet
America is well into the second wave of COVID-19, but there hasn't been a resurgence of deaths. We need to ask why not?
Marshall Shepherd
John Drake of the @drake_lab is a colleague of mine now writing for @Forbes @ForbesScience and also a top ecologist studying infectious disease. Here is one of his first articles ...Check him out
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Brazil's Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19
The president, who has belittled the risks posed by the virus, took the test after developing symptoms.
Marshall Shepherd
Welp...Interesting that he is wearing a mask here because another leader, has not been...
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'Keep this area upscale' warns letter to interracial Raleigh family :: WRAL.com
Residents of a north Raleigh neighborhood expressed outrage Monday after learning that a family received an unsigned letter last week warning them against posting any Black Lives Matter signs in their yard.
As Coronavirus Surges in U.S., Some Countries Have Just About Halted It
Containing the pandemic has allowed a handful of countries to reopen their economies sooner and with greater confidence than harder-hit U.S. states or the U.K.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates for USG | University System of Georgia
Marshall Shepherd
Georgia state universities, including UGA and Tech, will now require masks in the Fall...Good first step and thank you colleagues that moved the needle on this...
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U.S. says foreign students may have to leave if their school goes online-only
The news comes as some colleges and universities, including Harvard, have announced they will hold online-only courses this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.