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The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is taking another look at the final rule that established the Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary off Hawaii “for consistency with the Administration’s policies and Executive Orders.” While the final rule that designated the area as a National Marine Sanctuary was published on January…

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) faced a fresh wave of criticism regarding its cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service after severe storms tore through the United States over the weekend. Why It Matters Americans have criticized DOGE's cuts to federal agencies,…

A dangerous Saturday into Saturday night is set to unfold across the Deep South and into parts of the Southeast as a prolific tornado outbreak hits at least half a dozen states.Threat level: The NOAA Storm Prediction Center has issued a rare "high risk" outlook indicating forecasters' confidence in numerous...Read…

Topline About 10 of the northernmost U.S. states have a chance to see the northern lights Saturday night, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts, as isolated minor geomagnetic storms are expected throughout the day. Northern lights may be visible in several U.S. states Saturday night. (Photo by Hasan Akbas/Anadolu…

On March 13, U.S federal Judge James Bredar issued an order requiring the Trump administration reinstate thousands of probationary federal employees recently fired as part of government downsizing. The reinstatement order applies across 18 agencies including the Department of Commerce, which administers the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA,…

More than 800 businesses and organizations across the United States have signed a letter urging Congress to support and protect the functions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Businesses, scientific research organizations, tribal councils and conservation groups have signed the letter. Citing grave concern over continued threats to…

Society The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is discontinuing its regular update calls due to staffing problems, but its researchers may also fear political retaliation for discussing climate change By James Dinneen Facebook / Meta Twitter / X icon Linkedin Reddit Email Staffing cuts are affecting work…

A destructive tornado near Minden, Iowa in April 2024 Jonah Lange/Getty Images Widespread firings and staffing changes at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could make the country’s weather forecasts less reliable, according to multiple researchers and the American Meteorological Society. “The consequences to the American people will…

Heard on the Hill Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, wears American flag shoes while doing a TV interview in the Capitol's Statuary Hall before President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Posted March 7, 2025 at 9:09am Facebook Twitter Email Reddit Ukraine,…