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Trump Administration Dismantles US Climate Information Platform

The Trump administration, known for its climate skepticism, significantly curtailed climate change information dissemination by disbanding climate.gov, a major source of climate data for millions, and defunding renewable energy initiatives.

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US Weather Service Requires Loyalty to Trump for Meteorologist Positions

The US National Weather Service is seeking to fill up to 450 positions, but applicants must now demonstrate loyalty to President Trump by citing and explaining their support for specific executive orders.

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NOAA Officials on Leave Amidst Retaliation Accusations

Two high-ranking NOAA officials, Jeff Dillen and Stephen Volz, were placed on administrative leave, prompting accusations of retaliation for their role in investigating the alteration of a hurricane forecast to match President Trump's statements during the "Sharpiegate" incident. This comes days bef...

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Cantwell Urges Federal Action to Upgrade Weather Forecasting After Texas Floods

Following at least 129 deaths and more than 170 missing in Texas flash floods, Senator Maria Cantwell calls for federal upgrades to the nation's forecasting systems, including improved radar, data analytics, and staffing at NOAA, to prevent future disasters.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Preparing for Flash Floods in a Changing Climate

The article details how to prepare for flash floods, emphasizing the increased risk due to climate change, using resources like FEMA flood maps and NOAA weather radios, and advising on creating an evacuation plan and emergency kit.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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US Halts Critical Weather Satellite Program, Jeopardizing Hurricane Forecasts

The US will end its Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) by June 30, 2025, impacting hurricane and Arctic sea ice forecasting; scientists say this decision, made with little warning, will set hurricane forecasting back 'decades'.

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Trump Administration Dismantles US Climate Information Platform

The Trump administration, in its second term, eliminated funding for renewable energy, promoted fossil fuels, and shut down climate.gov, a key US climate information website with 15 million annual page views, redirecting it to a politically controlled site.

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US Weather Disasters Cost $93 Billion in First Half of 2025

Weather disasters cost the US $93 billion in the first half of 2025, with California wildfires accounting for $53 billion; uninsured losses totaled $22 billion, highlighting the growing insurance crisis and impact of climate change.

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Cantwell Urges Trump to Modernize Weather Forecasting System

Following deadly Texas floods, Senator Maria Cantwell urged President Trump to modernize the nation's weather forecasting system, proposing five bipartisan recommendations to upgrade infrastructure and improve forecasting accuracy, citing potential life and cost savings, despite planned NOAA budget ...

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Texas Floods Spur Calls for NTSB-Style Disaster Review Board

Following deadly Texas floods, calls are growing for a nonpartisan disaster review board, similar to the NTSB, to analyze weather-related disasters, investigate response failures, and improve future preparedness; the proposal has bipartisan support and has been previously introduced in Congress.

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Reduced Inequality
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DMSP Data Cutoff Impairs NOAA Hurricane Forecasting During Peak Season

The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, a key source of weather data for NOAA since the 1960s, will end on July 31st, impacting hurricane forecasting during peak season due to the Navy's cybersecurity concerns and IT modernization efforts, despite NOAA's claims of sufficient alternatives and c...

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Presidential Pardon for Florida Divers Who Freed Sharks

Florida divers Tanner Mansell and John Moore Jr. received a presidential pardon after being convicted in 2020 for cutting a legally permitted NOAA shark research longline, releasing 19 sharks, highlighting communication issues in environmental law.

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Life Below Water

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