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Andrew Rosenberg is the director of the UCS Center for Science and Democracy. Will Dr. Jacobs carry that approach, shortcutting reliability testing in order to get a product to market, into NOAA? Those efforts contribute to the country’s weather forecasting efforts, particularly with weather-related events such as those occurring throughout the country this weekend. Do people have a right to accessible weather information that they pay for with their tax dollars? I did actually. Reports from the Washington Post, CNN and others say the limitations on the National Weather Service (NWS) will make weather forecasts "worse" and that presents a "national security risk.". Trusted Sources of Information about COVID-19: What We’re Watching and Following, How California Will Prepare Its Infrastructure for More Climate Catastrophes, A Win for Science and Transparency: FDA Publishes New, Strict COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, ELCC Explained: the Critical Renewable Energy Concept You’ve Never Heard Of, A Political Scientist’s Guide to Following the Election, As the Virus Rampages through Washington, Essential Workers Nationwide Are Paying the Price, Climate Justice and the Debate about Community Solar on Farmland, Ask a Scientist: Nearly Everything You Want to Know about Climate Lawsuits, On Children’s Environmental Health Day: A Checklist for Defending Science and Protecting Kids, Interior Department Suppresses Study on Polar Bears to Plunder Alaska’s Arctic, Then Caves to Pressure, El cambio climático representa un gran desafío para la gestión del agua en California, donated to Santorum’s then Senate campaign, affect everything from satellites to cellphones. NOAA scientists partner with a huge number of scientists in academia, industry, and private institutions in collaborative research in addition to providing critical long-term data series that no one else has the resources nor the mandate to collect and share with the public. By

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Myers and AccuWeather, as well as Jacobs and Panasonic appear to think not. AccuWeather School: This cumulus cloud won't grow into a thunderstorm. To remain an independent news source, we do not advertise, sell subscriptions or accept corporate contributions.

I hope not. I won’t hold my breath, given the current industry ties still held many members of this administration starting at the top. Totally different perspectives. Without Your Support We Simply Don't Exist. And these dedicated meteorologists are showing up for work each day even though it’s been weeks since they received a paycheck. Please note that comments are open for two weeks following each blog post. Others because they follow weather forecasting closely and many forecasts refer to NOAA. And there are some nominees that just don’t hold the qualifications needed for the positions they are being appointed to. Posted in: Science and Democracy Will Confirming Judge Barrett be the Death of Chevron Deference? ", Midwestern US: Wind-swept snow, treacherous travel to focus from Ohio to Kentucky into Saturday night, Immobilizing blizzard with feet of snow looms for interior Northeast. "Like us, they're doing critical life-saving work and issuing public warnings and we hope they are paid soon.”, A woman walks her dog through heavy snow.

I hope not. Common DreamsP.O. We want the world to be a better place. If appointed, Myers and Jacobs will now be in a position to make such decisions about NOAA’s work. I was originally enrolled in meteorology as an undergraduate. "We combine all of that data with artificial intelligence and the insights and perspectives of our more than 100 operational meteorologists to ensure that we are providing the best and most accurate forecasts to all locations at all times and that these forecasts are communicated in the most effective manner to help people make the decisions they need to make. These agency leaders affect the lives of literally every person in this country. NOAA’s research provides information to the public, policy makers, and other scientists in the US and around the world. According to a report from the hearing Dr. Jacobs stated that, “… that a private company like Panasonic can move more quickly than NOAA in improving its models and processes, because it does not have to go through the years of quality and reliability testing that NOAA requires when implementing major model upgrades.”  That is probably true but far from comforting for a service vital to public safety.
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", So you want to be a storm chaser? If appointed, Myers and Jacobs will now be in a position to make such decisions about NOAA’s work. Let AccuWeather help you personalize your day-to-day forecasts, to help you better know how to plan your day, and your outdoor activities. AccuWeather has been active in efforts to undercut the role of NOAA. I was never interested in learning, which I look at now as sort of funny.”. It doesn't work that way. Every donation—large or small—helps us bring you the news that matters. and Prediction, performing the duties of Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. Compounding these concerns, Dr. Neil Jacobs, Chief Atmospheric Scientist for Panasonic Weather Solutions has also advocated for a greater role for private weather data. Arctic outbreak poised to demolish records, usher in snow unusually far to the south. That is in the same vein as many other Trump appointees. Common Dreams is not your normal news site. Dog coats to keep your pup protected and warm this winter. Basically, their business model is to take NOAA data and products on weather, developed with taxpayer dollars, and deliver them to the public in a proprietary form that customers want. Thank you. NOAA’s Nominees AccuWeather CEO Barry Myers, and Dr. Neil Jacobs of Panasonic. These agency leaders affect the lives of literally every person in this country. Totally different perspectives. AccuWeather has been active in efforts to undercut the role of NOAA. Daily coronavirus briefing: CDC changes definition of close contact.