Update: I was fired. I loved working at ORNL's Climate Change Science Institute and am devastated, but am also more determined and hopeful than ever. We have incredible power to affect change together.🌱

I still plan to continue with both research & activism, to the extent possible.

To my wonderful colleagues: My temporary affiliation is LSCE. Please use my personal rather than my work email, which I no longer have access to. Thank you for all of the support so far ♥️

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/10/opinion/scientist-fired-climate-change-activism.html

Opinion | I’m a Scientist Who Spoke Up About Climate Change. My Employer Fired Me.

I knew that I could face retaliation, but inaction during this critical time will have far greater consequences.

The New York Times

@ultracricket

Shameful that they fired you. I'm so sorry!

A big hug from New Hampshire!

Would you be comfortable sharing the text of this outside of NYT? I can't read it past their subscription popup prompt.

Opinion | I’m a Scientist Who Spoke Up About Climate Change. My Employer Fired Me.

I knew that I could face retaliation, but inaction during this critical time will have far greater consequences.

The New York Times

@mierk @ultracricket
Thank you, Mierk! This is a sad but inspiring example.

And thank you, Rose, for your efforts, and for writing so eloquently about how your work itself led you to this point. I wish you the very best as you move forward.

On the bright side, your and Peter's courageous act has brought a lot of attention to this disconnect between the findings of scientists and the utter lack of a corresponding policy response which any rational person would expect as a result. I know I don't need to tell you this, but keep on fighting the good fight! You are not alone!