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Two top Noaa officials linked to Trump’s ‘Sharpiegate’ incident put on leave

Two men led inquiry into 2019 debacle involving incorrect hurricane projections that tarnished federal agency’s record

The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2025

Death toll from Texas floods rises to 82, dozens still missing

At least 41 people still missing as officials face questions about why warnings did not reach hard-hit Kerr County.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025

Documents reveal Trump’s plan to gut funding for Nasa and climate science

Critics say Nasa faces ‘extinction-level event’ with budget plan, with climate research funding also to be slashed

The Guardian - US · Apr 11, 2025

Scientists react to ‘stupid’ NOAA firings with more on the way: ‘It’s just utter cluelessness. It’s malevolence’

A former climate scientist called layoffs ‘malevolence’ and ‘utter cluelessness’

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

This year's hurricane season could see 25 named storms, NOAA says in record-breaking forecast

Unusually high temperatures combined with the abatement of the El Niño could lead to more major hurricanes this year.

LiveScience · May 23, 2024

Atlantic Faces 'Extraordinary' Hurricane Season: US Agency

The North Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on June 1, is forecast to be "extraordinary," with up to seven storms of Category 3 or higher expected, the US NOAA weather agency said Thursday.

International Business Times · May 23, 2024

Federal forecasters predict the highest number of storms ever for 2024 season

Wind changes caused by the La Niña climate pattern and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures are expected to be major drivers to this year’s hurricane season.

The Texas Tribune · May 23, 2024

Arctic "report card" points to rapid and dramatic impacts of climate change

This past summer in the Arctic was the warmest since 1900, leading to early snowmelt and diminished sea ice.

WEKU · Dec 12, 2023

New National Hurricane Center Director Aims To Improve Communication Of Storm Risks

Mike, who has witnessed severe weather events, wants to highlight life-threatening conditions and expand storm surge products.

Zenger · Jun 23, 2023

Carbon dioxide in atmosphere hits new record high as scientists call for 'every effort to slash carbon pollution'

Scientists say we need to make 'very rapid and very large' emissions cuts as atmospheric CO2 jumps to an all-time high at the Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2023