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Trouble at NOAA

A slimmed down National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in an era of disasters exacerbated by climate change…what could possibly go wrong?

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Patrick O'Hearn
Jul 22, 2025
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What does the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) do?

NOAA’s weather forecasting is an essential aspect of the American experience.

As NOAA’s own website states (PTO emphasis added),

From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, N…

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