US EditionNOAA Hurricane Hunter Plane Grounded Ahead of Dorian
UNITED STATES, JUL 7 – NOAA staffing cuts have halted 17% of critical upper air balloon launches, risking future forecast accuracy amid growing extreme weather threats, officials warn.
- Congress faces an October 1 deadline to pass the federal budget that includes proposals to cut NOAA funding and close key research labs.
- The Trump administration seeks about $2 billion less for NOAA's 2026 budget, proposing closure of the Miami-based Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory.
- Democrats, including Senator Schumer, accuse the administration of excessive NOAA job cuts and requested an investigation, while Republicans express mixed views on the proposed reductions.
- Science Fellow Marc Alessi called the cuts devastating for hurricane forecasting, and Rep. Vern Buchanan emphasized the need to protect people and property amid these changes.
- The budget cuts have not yet taken effect but could hinder NOAA's hurricane research and forecasting, raising concerns following recent Texas floods and ongoing weather risks.
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Terminated hurricane scientist reacts to Trump job cuts amid Texas floods
Trump’s NOAA job cuts are in focus after the deadly Texas floods. Terminated NOAA hurricane scientist Andrew Hazelton shares with MJ Lee on “Early Start” why he thinks it’s important to have scientists in times like these.
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DailyTruthReportWho is Neil Jacobs? Meet Trump’s nominee to lead NOAA in the wake of Texas floods
President Donald Trump’s nominees for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration will appear for a confirmation hearing on Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Neil Jacobs has been nominated for undersecretary for oceans and atmosphere, or the…
Washington Examiner
Conservative News DailyWho is Neil Jacobs? Meet Trump’s nominee to lead NOAA
President Donald Trump’s nominees for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration will appear for a confirmation hearing on Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Neil Jacobs has been nominated for undersecretary for oceans and atmosphere, or the NOAA Administrator, while Taylor Jordan and Harry Kumar have both been nominated for assistant secretary positions. Jacobs is known for his role in the “Sha…
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