NWS Faces Staff Cuts Amidst Lowest Staffing in Decades
Facing its lowest staffing in decades, the National Weather Service (NWS) is facing potential 5-10% staff cuts following a federal buyout program, raising concerns about the agency's ability to provide timely and accurate weather forecasts, especially during hurricane season; meanwhile, a representa...
NWS Faces Staff Cuts Amidst Lowest Staffing in Decades
Facing its lowest staffing in decades, the National Weather Service (NWS) is facing potential 5-10% staff cuts following a federal buyout program, raising concerns about the agency's ability to provide timely and accurate weather forecasts, especially during hurricane season; meanwhile, a representa...
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56% Bias Score
NWS Faces Staff Cuts Amidst Low Staffing and Controversial Nomination
Facing already critically low staffing, the National Weather Service (NWS) may lose another 5-10% of its workforce due to federal buyouts, while a representative from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency gained access to NOAA's IT systems to investigate DEI initiatives; this comes as Neil...
NWS Faces Staff Cuts Amidst Low Staffing and Controversial Nomination
Facing already critically low staffing, the National Weather Service (NWS) may lose another 5-10% of its workforce due to federal buyouts, while a representative from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency gained access to NOAA's IT systems to investigate DEI initiatives; this comes as Neil...
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60% Bias Score
Northern Lights Visible in Multiple US States This Weekend Due to Solar Storm
A severe solar storm this weekend increased the chances of seeing the northern lights in several U.S. states, including Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota, due to a planetary K-index of 5 out of 9, according to NOAA.
Northern Lights Visible in Multiple US States This Weekend Due to Solar Storm
A severe solar storm this weekend increased the chances of seeing the northern lights in several U.S. states, including Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota, due to a planetary K-index of 5 out of 9, according to NOAA.
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12% Bias Score
2024 on track to be warmest year on record: Copernicus
Copernicus reports November 2024 as the second warmest globally, exceeding 14.1 degrees Celsius and making 2024 likely the warmest year on record due to greenhouse gases and other contributing factors, highlighting urgent need for climate action.
2024 on track to be warmest year on record: Copernicus
Copernicus reports November 2024 as the second warmest globally, exceeding 14.1 degrees Celsius and making 2024 likely the warmest year on record due to greenhouse gases and other contributing factors, highlighting urgent need for climate action.
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40% Bias Score
Climate Change Fuels Stronger Hurricanes
Record ocean temperatures, exacerbated by climate change, are intensifying Atlantic hurricanes, making them stronger and more destructive.
Climate Change Fuels Stronger Hurricanes
Record ocean temperatures, exacerbated by climate change, are intensifying Atlantic hurricanes, making them stronger and more destructive.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Reappoints NOAA Official Criticized in "Sharpie-gate"
Neil Jacobs, criticized for his role in the 2019 "Sharpie-gate" incident involving President Trump's inaccurate claim about Hurricane Dorian's path, has been reappointed to lead NOAA, despite a report concluding the agency's statement supporting Trump violated scientific integrity policies and was p...
Trump Reappoints NOAA Official Criticized in "Sharpie-gate"
Neil Jacobs, criticized for his role in the 2019 "Sharpie-gate" incident involving President Trump's inaccurate claim about Hurricane Dorian's path, has been reappointed to lead NOAA, despite a report concluding the agency's statement supporting Trump violated scientific integrity policies and was p...
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40% Bias Score
Geomagnetic Storm to Bring Aurora Borealis to Parts of the U.S.
A geomagnetic storm expected this weekend may bring the aurora borealis to parts of the U.S., with northern Canada and Alaska having the highest likelihood, according to NOAA; optimal viewing is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time in areas with minimal light pollution.
Geomagnetic Storm to Bring Aurora Borealis to Parts of the U.S.
A geomagnetic storm expected this weekend may bring the aurora borealis to parts of the U.S., with northern Canada and Alaska having the highest likelihood, according to NOAA; optimal viewing is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time in areas with minimal light pollution.
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36% Bias Score
Solar Storms May Bring Northern Lights to Several U.S. States
Two solar plasma bursts heading toward Earth may bring auroras to many northern U.S. states, including parts of Alaska, Washington, Montana, and others, on Monday and Tuesday nights, according to NOAA, with the best viewing time being early Tuesday morning; this event follows similar events in May a...
Solar Storms May Bring Northern Lights to Several U.S. States
Two solar plasma bursts heading toward Earth may bring auroras to many northern U.S. states, including parts of Alaska, Washington, Montana, and others, on Monday and Tuesday nights, according to NOAA, with the best viewing time being early Tuesday morning; this event follows similar events in May a...
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32% Bias Score
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes California Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued Then Canceled
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off California's coast at 10:44 a.m. Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning later canceled; the quake, primarily strike-slip, caused damage in Humboldt County, including power outages and damaged homes, but no immediate casualties were reported.
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes California Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued Then Canceled
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off California's coast at 10:44 a.m. Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning later canceled; the quake, primarily strike-slip, caused damage in Humboldt County, including power outages and damaged homes, but no immediate casualties were reported.
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36% Bias Score
Unusually Warm Fall in the US
Unseasonably warm weather in the US is making this fall one of the warmest on record, with far-reaching consequences.
Unusually Warm Fall in the US
Unseasonably warm weather in the US is making this fall one of the warmest on record, with far-reaching consequences.
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28% Bias Score