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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5 rules you need to remember about winter storm forecasts
It's hard to know who to trust when you’re searching for information about an upcoming storm.
Marshall Shepherd
Good stuff from @wxdam as you start seeing people spread winter weather mania on early model runs
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Climate models have been impressively accurate for decades, study finds
Even the rather primitive climate computer models of the 1970s, 80s and 90s were impressively accurate, lending extra credibility to the much more advanced climate models of today, study finds
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SVS: Near Real-Time Global Precipitation from the Global Precipitation Measurement Constellation
The global IMERG precipitation dataset provides rainfall rates for the entire world every thirty minutes. This remarkable dataset is created by combining precipitation measurements from 10 international satellites: GPM, TRMM, GCOM-W1, NOAA-18,...
Cranky Uncle: The smartphone game designed to fight climate denial
How a game can beat fake news.
2019 Wraps Up The Hottest Decade In Recorded Human History
It also appears that 2019 will wind up as either the second or third warmest year on record.
Newest Podcast Episode
Forecasters focus on the effects of the Gulf Loop Current on tropical cyclone development & intensification. We dive into the topic with Dr. Anthony Knap.
Weather Geeks: In the Loop: Understanding the Role of the Gulf Loop Current on Apple Podcasts
Show Weather Geeks, Ep In the Loop: Understanding the Role of the Gulf Loop Current - Dec 4, 2019
Marshall Shepherd
This is an awesome Geek Out on the new episode of @WeatherGeeks ...It's all about something called the Loop Current in the Gulf of Mexico...How does it effect hurricanes, weather patterns and ocean circulation. You will learn a ton from this one
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Carbon Dioxide Reaches Highest Recorded Levels In Human History
We are in an unprecedented era, at no point in human history has carbon dioxide levels been this high, presenting concerning questions over what lies ahead.
Crowdfunding at Mason - Cranky Uncle
Marshall Shepherd
I have been "cartooned" again. A cartoon depiction of me drawn by @johnfocook - Learn more about a new crowdsource effort to develop an interactive educational experience free for all & an amazing learning tool in classrooms: advancement.gmu.edu/crowdfunding-c… pic.twitter.com/QvlVqZvhPv
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Climate change and the new language of weather
The weather outside is frightful. What, exactly, do we call it?
I Received A Major Climate Prize - Why I Won’t Be In California To Receive It
A scientist explains why he is not flying to receive an award, and why it is ok if you do.
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Marshall Shepherd
My personal story @ForbesScience of why I won't be @theAGU next week to receive a major climate award (that I am very grateful for). Also mentions @coralsncaves @MichaelEMann @KHayhoe and @ametsoc
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I Was Awarded A Major Climate Prize. Here’s Why I Am Not Flying To Receive It
A scientist explains why he is not flying to receive an award, and why it is ok if you do.
Marshall Shepherd
I Received A Major Climate Prize - Why I Won’t Be In California To Receive It via @forbes
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Marshall Shepherd
Slight tweak to title suggested by the awesome @TheAlexKnapp ...I Was Awarded A Major Climate Prize. Here’s Why I Am Not Flying To Receive It via @forbes
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Marshall Shepherd
I fundamentally want to break the academic model we sink into because of Ivory Tower inertia of how talks and conference "always" happen
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Georgia shrimp tell story of climate change
A new parasite has reached epidemic proportions in shrimp off the Georgia coast
Marshall Shepherd
“For me, climate change is not about polar bears or the year 2080 —said Dr. Marshall Shepherd, director of the Atmospheric Sciences Program at UGA. “We eat shrimp, and hard-working people rely on them for their livelihood.”
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Marshall Shepherd
A lot of you seeing this eat shrimp...and many people depend on the sea for their livelihood...This story in @ajc that several of us are quoted in hits home with climate change not some polar bear or decades in future
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Has El Nino Become More Intense In The Industrial Age?
Is El Nino stronger in the Industrial Age? A new analysis of coral data says "yes."
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Marshall Shepherd
My look in @ForbesScience at a new @GeorgiaTech @GeorgiaTechEAS study suggesting that El Nino has become more intense in the Industrial Age. Quotes @coralsncaves and lead author @IRockClimateUMW and mentions @Revkin too
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Three Reasons to Be Thankful for Science | RealClearScience
Three Reasons to Be Thankful for Science | RealClearScience
Weather Geeks: NASA’s Expertise in Landslides on Apple Podcasts
Show Weather Geeks, Ep NASA’s Expertise in Landslides - Nov 27, 2019
Marshall Shepherd
What is @NASA doing about landslides and mudslides (and what's the difference)? My conversation with @NASARain @NASAEarth scientist on the latest @WeatherGeeks podcast ..this is a cool geek out
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