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Colorado's Weather Science Under Fire: What's at Stake?

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration is targeting Colorado's top weather research labs. The Office of Management and Budget wants to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder. They claim NCAR is spreading "climate alarmism" and pushing a "green new scam. " This is a big deal. For

technology

AI Supercharges Weather Forecasts: Faster, Cheaper, and More Accurate

December 18, 2025

Weather predictions are getting a major upgrade thanks to AI. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has rolled out new AI-powered weather models that promise quicker, more precise forecasts. These models are not just faster; they also use a fraction of the computing power of tra

environment

Ocean Data in Peril: Why NOAA's Buoys Are at Risk

December 12, 2025

The ocean is a big, mysterious place, and we rely on buoys and sensors to help us understand it better. These tools give us important information for fishing, shipping, and even predicting hurricanes. But right now, these buoys are in trouble because they aren't getting the money they need to keep w

politics

Weather Chief Nominee Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Flooding Crisis

July 10, 2025

The Senate is set to grill Neil Jacobs, President Trump's choice to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), during a confirmation hearing. This comes just days after severe flash floods devastated central Texas, raising questions about the agency's preparedness and resources

weather

Weather Forecasting Takes a Hit: Key Satellite Data to Disappear Soon

July 2, 2025

A big change is coming to weather forecasting. A satellite program that has been helping predict hurricanes and other weather events for decades is shutting down. This is happening just as we enter the busiest part of hurricane season. The program, run by the U. S. Department of Defense, has been c

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Storm Trackers Lose a Key Eye in the Sky

June 29, 2025

Hurricane season is back, but weather experts are facing a big challenge. They are losing a crucial tool that helps them track and predict these powerful storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has decided to stop using data from a special satellite system called the Speci

politics

NOAA's Billing Blunder: Workers Fired, Then Billed for Non-Existent Health Coverage

June 26, 2025

Some former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are in a tough spot. They were fired, then rehired, and then fired again. Now, they're getting bills for health insurance they never had. The workers say they received letters demanding payment for health care premi

politics

Weather Warnings at Risk: How Budget Cuts Could Impact California

June 6, 2025

California's weather forecasting system is in trouble. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) are facing deep cuts. These cuts could make it harder to predict and respond to dangerous weather events, like fires and floods. The cuts are part

science

Big Changes Ahead for Weather Satellites and Space Programs

April 12, 2025

The White House has sent a budget draft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The draft is for the fiscal year 2026. It suggests big changes to space-related activities. This includes the Geostationary Extended Observations program. This program is set to launch a new generatio

science

The Sun's Storms and Our Grid: A Wake-Up Call

April 11, 2025

Solar storms are a big deal. They can mess with our power grids, GPS signals, and even satellites. Imagine a storm so strong it could cause a trillion-dollar disaster. That's what some experts are worried about. In 2024, a series of solar storms, known as the Gannon Storm, hit Earth. It was the firs