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For-Profit Companies Can’t Easily Replace NOAA’s Weather-Forecasting Prowess

Replicating the abilities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fleet of weather satellites would take time and a lot of money—and expose private companies to a large amount of risk.

Trump taps weather company lobbyist for top NOAA role

Taylor Jordan would join the agency at a time when its workforce has been targeted for sharp reductions in staff.

NOAA’s vast public weather data powers local forecasts. A private company alone can’t match it.

When a hurricane or tornado starts to form, your local weather forecasters can quickly pull up maps tracking its movement and showing where it’s headed. But have you ever wondered where they get all that information?

Analysis: NOAA’s Vast Public Weather Data Powers the Local Forecasts on Your Phone and TV

A private company couldn't match the Boulder-based federal agency's work...but scientists worry the Trump administration could propose just that.

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Trump Team Looks to Drastically Cut Weather and Climate Agency

Mass layoffs at the U.S. climate and weather agency would have a ripple effect across the economy, say former NOAA officials ...

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What Is NOAA? - A Primer

According to NOAA’s website, the mission of the U.S. government agency is, “To understand and predict changes in climate, ...

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How Could the Weather Service Change Under Trump?

President Trump tangled with its forecasters during his first term. As he slashes government spending, many wonder what that ...

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Houston weather expert says cuts to NOAA could be ‘catastrophic’

The administration of President Donald Trump is reportedly considering funding cuts and layoffs for the National Oceanic and ...

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Scientists on alert as NOAA restricts contact with foreign nationals

At some branches of NOAA, international contact is facing heavy scrutiny. An email to one division said staff would now need ...

Trump’s Pause on Cross-Border Collaboration Threatens Weather Forecasting and Fisheries Research

Canadian climate and fisheries experts are reeling after the Trump administration ordered researchers with the National ...

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