We took the lead at NOAA — we anticipate Neil Jacobs to support it
Neil Jacobs has recently taken charge of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at a challenging time, marked by government shutdowns and proposed budget cuts. However, we, as former administrators, feel he’s entering this role with an essential responsibility. There’s a degree of reassurance in his statements, especially during his confirmation hearing where he […]
The floods in Texas highlight the importance of fully financing NOAA laboratories.
A national conversation is unfolding regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service, particularly its role in predicting severe weather events. Recent events in Kerr County, Texas, serve as a reminder of how crucial the service is for timely and accurate forecasts in the Texas Hill Country. In the immediate aftermath of […]
Casar and Crockett request information from FEMA and NOAA about Texas flood readiness and response
Democrats in Texas, including Greg Casar and Jasmine Crockett, are seeking information from the federal agencies tasked with responding to disasters after deadly floods in Texas Hill Country claimed over 100 lives. On Friday, Casar and Crockett sent a letter requesting data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
NOAA will stop providing certain weather data, but will postpone the end date.
Federal officials have announced a delay in the suspension of certain weather data, pushing the original timeline back by a month. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) highlighted that the Defense Weather Satellite Program has been gathering weather information from military operations for over 50 years. In an earlier notification, NOAA indicated, “Recent […]
NOAA criticizes media for causing alarm about important hurricane satellites losing power during the Atlantic season.
A vital satellite for hurricane tracking is set to stop operating in just a few weeks, coinciding with the start of the Atlantic storm season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of Defense have pointed fingers at the media for stoking fears surrounding this shutdown, yet important data collection will continue. […]
Trump’s reductions to NOAA and NASA are leaving farmers unaware of risks, scientists caution
The Trump administration’s cuts to climate research and federal weather forecasting agencies are creating challenges for U.S. food security. This backdrop comes as Congress debates similar reductions in research and forecasting initiatives. A recent study in Nature highlights how fossil fuel-induced climate change is a significant threat to a vital segment of the food supply […]
America needs NOAA — Congress must demand Trump bring his DOGE to heel
Equip both Literally and irrelevant chainsawElon Musk and his government's efficiency has destroyed the federal workforce in recent weeks. Some of the affected institutions are relatively well known, but despite their significant contributions to our society, others are generally less familiar. As a longtime marine conservationist, we share deep concerns. Reduction of the National Oceanic […]
Fired NOAA Worker Decries DOGE Cuts After He Spent Millions Creating Cartoons About ‘Gender-Neutral’ Space Alien
The now-fired “public relations expert” who created a multi-million dollar cartoon for his agency warns that budget cuts from the Ministry of Government Efficiency (Doge) could undermine disaster preparedness. In an interview with CNN's John Berman on Monday, exiled employee Tom Di Livato called the layoff from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “silly,” […]
NOAA firings spark fears about long-term damage
The Trump administration has significantly cut the National Maritime and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which threatens to affect weather forecasts and other key services offered by agencies. In the wake of this week's wave of fire, lawmakers and former officials raised concerns about potential damage to services, ranging from extreme weather responses to efforts to prevent […]
Hundreds of NOAA, NWS weather forecasters fired in DOGE cuts
Hundreds of weather forecasters and other federal National Maritime and Atmospheric Administration employees were fired Thursday, lawmakers and weather experts said. A non-letting federal worker said the afternoon layoffs included meteorologists making key local forecasts at the National Weather Service across the country. The cut at NOAA appeared to be happening in the second round, […]