ClimateQuiet 5d · day 5
Climate scientist and journalist Joe Romm dies unexpectedly
Prominent climate change communicator and early advocate dies; colleagues mourn loss.
What to know
- Joe Romm, a prominent climate scientist and journalist known for early advocacy on climate change, died unexpectedly.
- Michael Mann and other colleagues in the climate science community have expressed grief over his loss.
Joe Romm Climate scientist and journalist
Michael Mann Climate scientist and colleague
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Michael Mann announces Joe Romm's unexpected death
Michael Mann posted on social media that Joe Romm, a prominent climate scientist and communicator, has passed away unexpectedly. Mann described Romm as one of the earliest and most dedicated climate change advocates.
“I just heard the terrible news that Joe Romm, one of the first and most stalwart climate warriors, has passed away unexpectedly.”
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Aw, no! I just heard the terrible news that Joe Romm, one of the first and most stalwart climate warriors, has passed away unexpectedly. So, so sad.
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