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Miles O’Brien, et al: The scientific impact of Trump’s cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service

Experts have been warning for months that drastic and sudden cuts at the National Weather Service by Trump could impair their forecasting ability and endanger lives during the storm season. Here is what the science reporter for PBS said in February.

July 7, 2025 · 8 Comments

Fleur Adcock: Weathering

I was never a pre-Raphaelite beauty,
nor anything but pretty enough to satisfy
men who need to be seen with passable women.

November 15, 2024 · 13 Comments

Zhe Li: Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns

The shift is worsening droughts in some regions,intensifying flooding in others, and putting water resources that many communities rely on at risk. When atmospheric rivers reach far northward into the Arctic, they can also melt sea ice, affecting the global climate.

October 15, 2024 · 7 Comments

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