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science28 days ago•2 min saved

NASA Names STRIVE and EDGE to Map Earth's Atmosphere and Ice

NASA selected two Earth System Explorers missions, STRIVE and EDGE, to advance understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, ozone recovery, and surface/topography of glaciers and sea ice. STRIVE will deliver high-resolution, near-global atmospheric measurements to improve longer-range weather forecasts, while EDGE will map the 3D structure of ecosystems and ice-covered terrain, building on ICESat-2 and GEDI data. Both enter the next development phase with 2027 confirmation reviews and a cost cap of $355 million each, with launches not earlier than 2030.

via NASA (.gov)|

#earth-science #ice-topography #nasa

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Europe's MTG-Sounder Sends First Infrared Images, Boosting Weather Forecasts

ESA released the first infrared and humidity images from the Meteosat Third Generation-Sounder, captured from geostationary orbit, showing Europe will gain frequent, detailed atmospheric data to improve nowcasting and severe-weather forecasts across Europe and northern Africa.

via European Space Agency|

#esa #infrared-sounder #meteosat-third-generation

science-and-environment2 months ago•0 min saved

Trump Administration Plans to Dismantle Major Climate Research Center in Colorado

Trump officials plan to dismantle the global climate and weather forecasting system, which could impact international climate science and weather prediction efforts.

via The Washington Post|

#climate-forecasting #climate-science #government-policy

science-and-technology2 months ago•3 min saved

AI Advances Enhance Global and Regional Weather Forecasting

NOAA has launched new AI-driven global weather prediction models, including AIGFS, AIGEFS, and HGEFS, which significantly improve forecast speed, accuracy, and resource efficiency, marking a major advancement in meteorological technology and forecasting capabilities.

via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (.gov)|

#ai-weather-models #climate-prediction #ensemble-systems

science3 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Develop 1-Kilometer Scale Digital Twin of Earth

Scientists have developed a highly detailed digital twin of Earth with a resolution of approximately 1.25 km, integrating weather and climate models using advanced supercomputers and software engineering, marking a significant breakthrough in climate prediction capabilities.

via ScienceAlert|

#climate-modeling #digital-twin #earth

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Senator Cantwell urges Trump to invest in advanced weather forecasting systems

Senator Maria Cantwell urges President Trump to reconsider proposed budget cuts to NOAA, advocating for bipartisan investments in weather forecasting infrastructure, including modernizing alert systems and upgrading satellites, especially after recent devastating floods in Texas. The letter emphasizes improving weather prediction capabilities without directly addressing climate change, amidst ongoing staff reductions and budget cuts.

via CNN|

#bipartisan-investment #noaa-budget-cuts #politics

politics7 months ago•7 min saved

Trump's NOAA Nominee Promises Staffing Boost and Leadership in Weather Forecasting

President Trump's NOAA pick, Neil Jacobs, emphasized the importance of fully staffing weather forecast offices and supported budget cuts to NOAA's research programs, while acknowledging human influence on climate change. The hearing highlighted concerns over staffing shortages, budget proposals, and the agency's role in disaster prediction, amid ongoing debates about climate policy and government funding.

via The Washington Post|

#climate-change #noaa #politics

science-and-technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Trump’s NOAA Nominee Promises to Strengthen Weather Services and Leadership

Neil Jacobs, nominated to lead NOAA, pledges to prioritize rebuilding staffing at the National Weather Service after significant cuts under the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of local community relationships and accurate weather forecasts, despite ongoing budget and staffing challenges.

via Government Executive|

#floods #noaa #science-and-technology

politics7 months ago•20 min saved

House Dems Warn of Deadly Consequences from Weather Service Cuts

House Democrats warn that proposed Trump administration cuts to NOAA and weather forecasting agencies could lead to needless deaths, especially amid increasing severe weather events like Texas floods, emphasizing the importance of federal expertise and resources for disaster preparedness.

via Politico|

#federal-budget #house-democrats #noaa-cuts

science-and-technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Trump's NOAA nominee faces Senate hearing amid Texas floods and forecast ambitions

Neil Jacobs, President Trump's nominee to lead NOAA, aims to restore the U.S. as a global leader in weather forecasting through new technology and industry partnerships, amid ongoing debates over staffing, funding cuts, and the agency's performance during recent disasters.

via Axios|

#budget-cuts #national-weather-service #neil-jacobs

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

Texas Floods Highlight Impact of NOAA Budget Cuts on Weather Response

Senator Ted Cruz, who recently cut $150 million from NOAA funding aimed at improving weather forecasts, was on vacation in Greece when deadly flooding struck Central Texas. The funding cuts followed staffing reductions at NOAA, raising concerns about their impact on disaster preparedness. Cruz defended the NWS against claims that understaffing worsened the disaster and emphasized the need for a serious examination of early warning systems. Cruz returned to Texas to visit the disaster site after being criticized for vacationing during the crisis.

via Salon.com|

#disaster-response #noaa-funding-cuts #politics

environment8 months ago•6 min saved

Weather Service Cuts and the Texas Floods: Unraveling the Blame Game

The article examines the complex factors behind the Texas flood disaster, highlighting the role of staffing shortages at the National Weather Service, the impact of federal budget cuts, and the influence of climate change, while emphasizing the importance of careful interpretation of information and the challenges in disaster prediction and response.

via The Guardian|

#climate-change #disaster-response #environment

environment8 months ago•7 min saved

Experts Warn Floods May Become the New Normal Amid Federal Agency Cuts

Experts warn that the deadly Texas floods may become a new normal due to climate change and are exacerbated by the dismantling and underfunding of key federal agencies like FEMA and the National Weather Service by the Trump administration, which has led to staffing shortages and reduced preparedness and response capabilities.

via The Guardian|

#climate-change #environment #federal-agencies

world8 months ago•23 min saved

Texas Floods: Death Toll Rises as Search for Missing Continues

A severe flooding disaster in Central Texas has resulted in at least 52 deaths, with many still missing, especially from Camp Mystic. The floods, caused by intense and prolonged rainfall, overwhelmed local communities and exposed staffing shortages and coordination issues within the National Weather Service, raising questions about preparedness and response. Rescuers continue searching for survivors amid ongoing weather threats, highlighting the region's vulnerability to flash floods.

via The New York Times|

#camp-mystic #death-toll #missing-persons

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Google's AI Revolutionizes Weather Forecasting for Photographers

Google has launched GenCast, an AI-powered weather app that predicts weather more accurately and faster than traditional models, making it particularly useful for photographers. Trained on four decades of weather data, GenCast outperformed the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts' ENS model in 2019 predictions, offering faster and more precise forecasts, including for extreme weather events. The app can generate a 15-day forecast in just eight minutes, marking a significant advancement in weather forecasting technology.

via PetaPixel|

#ai #gencast #google