Noaa Faces Chaos as Trump Administration Cuts Federal Jobs
#Noaa #TrumpAdministrationThe Trump administration's cuts to Noaa have led to chaos, with over 1,000 employees fired and concerns about compromised weather operations. Noaa has reduced weather balloon releases in six locations and faced email server security issues. read more
NOAA Layoffs Threaten Weather Forecast Accuracy and Public Safety
#NOAA #WeatherForecastingDr. Andrew Hazelton, a hurricane hunter who was laid off from NOAA, warns of potential increased damage and loss of life due to impending layoffs within the agency. The Trump Administration's budget cuts target NOAA, jeopardizing the vital weather forecasting data that protects Americans. read more
NOAA Faces Further Layoffs, Threatening Critical Services and Staffing
#NOAA #layoffsNOAA is facing further layoffs with 1,000 more workers set to be let go, impacting 10% of the agency's remaining workforce. Former official calls the terminations "malicious" and warns of significant impacts on weather forecasting. read more
NOAA Forecasting Offices Face Threat of Lease Cancellations and Cuts
#NOAA #WeatherForecastingReports suggest that mass layoffs at NOAA might lead to lease cancellations for key forecasting offices in the U.S., potentially impacting weather forecasting abilities. Meteorologists warn of life-threatening consequences, emphasizing the importance of accurate data in preventing severe weather-related disasters. read more
NOAA Layoffs Spark Outrage Over Impact on Weather Preparedness
#NOAA #ClimateScienceScientists, politicians, and the American Geophysical Union criticize the mass layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by the Trump administration, impacting critical forecasting roles. Concern over devastating effects on weather response and climate data, with calls to protect the agency. read more
Trump administration fires Noaa employees, sparking backlash and safety concerns
#NOAA #EmployeeFiringsHundreds of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees were abruptly fired by the Trump administration, with cuts affecting probationary workers with significant experience. The move has been criticized as cruel and short-sighted, impacting weather forecasting, climate data, and fisheries monitoring. read more
Trump Administration Targets Noaa for Budget Cuts and Science Crackdown
#Noaa #ClimateResearchThe Trump administration is targeting Noaa, the US's climate research agency, with cuts and political crackdowns. Noaa plays vital roles in providing resources to the public and has contributed to the US's international scientific leadership. read more
Noaa Restrictions Raise Concerns About Global Weather Forecast Quality
#NOAA #climatepredictionNOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction workers in Maryland face new restrictions on communication and collaboration with foreign nationals, leading to concerns over global forecasting quality and the potential impact on weather services. read more
NOAA hurricane hunters brave turbulent flight through Hurricane Milton
#NOAA #HurricaneHuntersHurricane hunters fly through turbulent Hurricane Milton with their NOAA planes, enduring intense winds to collect crucial data for storm forecasts. The NOAA's "Miss Piggy" and "Kermit" planes fly grueling 8-10 hour missions probing storms with specialized equipment. read more
#ClimateChange #NOAA
Summary: Climate experts are worried that if Donald Trump wins a second term, he will disband NOAA's climate science work and prioritize business interests following a plan laid out by right-wing allies. Privatizing weather forecasts could threaten accuracy and public access. - Climate experts fear Donald Trump's plan to dismantle NOAA might steer the agency's focus away from climate science and towards commercialization of weather forecasts, creating concerns about data accuracy and public access to crucial information. read more