US EditionDOGE cuts could lead to ‘very big error’ in ‘crucial’ hurricane forecasts, expert says
- A coalition of unions and legal groups launched the Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network to assist federal workers fired under the Trump administration by providing free legal support to protect their rights.
- NOAA terminated over 600 employees, including meteorologists, causing severe issues such as lack of communication regarding unemployment benefits and health coverage, with reports of a $70,000 surgery done without insurance.
- Critics argue that the mass firings indicate a lack of preparedness by federal agencies, as employees reported chaos and inadequate support from the Department of Commerce during the process.
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Forecasts warn of intensifying hurricane season as NOAA faces deep budget cuts
Scientists are bracing for a dangerous 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, even as the Trump administration pushes steep cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the federal agency responsible for storm forecasting.Matt Simon reports for Grist.In short:Forecasters from Colorado State University and AccuWeather expect an above-average Atlantic hurricane season, driven by unusually warm ocean temperatures, with up to 10 name…
DOGE cuts could lead to ‘very big error’ in ‘crucial’ hurricane forecasts, expert says
Local 10 is examining a potential public safety alert regarding how DOGE staffing cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service may already be impacting the ability of federal meteorologists to accurately forecast approaching storms.
NOAA workers report 'intentional chaos' during personnel cuts
Some workers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who were fired in February, rehired in March and then fired for a second time in April, say the agency has missed some salary payments during that period, and failed to have their health insurance plans restored or provide basic paperwork.
Unions, civic groups launch effort to offer fired federal workers free legal support
The need for legal services for federal workers is expected to ramp up in the coming months as government staffing reduction plans are expected to go into effect. A coalition of unions and legal groups announced on Wednesday the formation of a new project to help provide federal workers fired by the Trump administration free legal support to protect their rights. The coalition includes unions like the AFL-CIO and the American Federation of Gov…
Stand Up for NOAA Research – The Time to Act is Now
Boston, MA – April 17, 2025 – The American Meteorological Society (AMS), in partnership with the National Weather Association (NWA), today released the following statement regarding the proposed elimination of NOAA Research: The administration’s 2026 budget passback plan, currently under consideration, eliminates NOAA’s Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Office and its 10 research laboratories and […] The post Stand Up for NOAA Research – T…
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