Trump cuts to weather data could make forecasts less reliable, warn experts Use of AI is a valuable tool for weather prediction but only when it’s trained with ample data, experts say The Guardian - US · May 18
‘It’s mindblowing’: US meteorologists face death threats as hurricane conspiracies surge Storms Helene and Milton have triggered rise of misinformation stoked by Trump and fellow Republicans The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2024
A meteorologist talked about climate change on air and it led to death threats: 'An Iowa meteorologist who discussed climate change was forced to quit after barrage of threats: 'It went off the rails' "I expected pushback. I just didn't expect the magnitude and how quickly it went off the rails." Fortune · Nov 30, 2023
Weather experts in Midwest say climate change reporting brings burnout and threats Talking about climate change can be a tough job, especially in places where audiences may be less likely to accept the science. Strong resistance has pushed some meteorologists out of the field. WEKU · Nov 29, 2023
Innovators share what helped convince them to take climate action As part of covering climate change we've heard from a number of the doers. Here are a few of those innovators and influencers' thoughts and what motivated them to make a change in their communities. WEKU · Oct 7, 2023
‘Your heart races a bit’: US weather man threatened with death for mentioning climate crisis Chris Gloninger wove the reality of global heating into his forecasts in the conservative heartland of Iowa. Not everyone was receptive The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2023
AP News Digest 3:30 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023
Harassment of TV meteorologists reflects broader anti-science, anti-media trends TV meteorologist Chris Gloninger faced intensifying harassment as he did more reporting on climate change during local newscasts The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023
A meteorologist got threats for his climate coverage. His new job is about solutions Chris Gloninger, a TV news meteorologist in Iowa, got harrassing emails and a death threat over his coverage of climate change. Now he's leaving the industry to tackle climate change head-on. WEKU · Jun 27, 2023
Iowa meteorologist resigns after death threats over climate crisis coverage Chris Gloninger who will resign from job after 18 years says he developed post-traumatic stress disorder The Guardian - US · Jun 24, 2023