Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska—even if they don't realize it
Healthy coastal ecosystems play crucial roles in the U.S. economy, from supporting multibillion-dollar fisheries and tourism industries to protecting coastlines from storms.
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NOAA firings hit crucial Alaska weather service, fishery research
The firings dealt a blow to an agency that provides everything from weather forecasts to fisheries management to cutting-edge climate science in Alaska.
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NOAA workers fired in Juneau as part of national purge
More federal workers were fired in Alaska yesterday, including at least four people from NOAA’s regional office in Juneau.
Mass Layoffs Begin at NOAA, With Hundreds Said to Be Fired in One Day
The cuts came just before a separate wave of departures was expected under the Trump administration’s so-called deferred resignation program.
NOAA firings spark fears about long-term damage
The Trump administration has made drastic cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that threaten to impact weather forecasting and other key services provided by the agency.
Trump fired hundreds at NOAA, Weather Service. Here’s what that means for forecasts.
Current and former agency officials and lawmakers said the cuts could have major impacts on Americans and the economy, compromising important functions.
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Mass firings begin at NOAA as part of Trump’s federal government downsizing
An anticipated mass firing of workers started Thursday at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) which could cut more than 10% of the agency’s employees, according to local and national officials.
Federal NOAA cuts hit Seattle offices
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists and other employees in Seattle are among the estimated 880 agency staff fired Thursday across the U.S., according to Sen. Maria Cantwell’s office and union representatives.
NOAA firings begin with hundreds let go in late-day purge of offices
At least 500 staffers, mostly probationary workers including 375 who work at NOAA’s National Weather Service offices nationwide, were notified via email.
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As Staffing Cuts at NWS Lead to Suspended Weather Balloon Launches in Western Alaska, WindBorne Systems Steps Up to Fill Atmospheric Data Gaps
Following the announcement from the National Weather Service (NWS) that it is suspending its weather balloon launches in Kotzebue, Alaska indefinitely
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NOAA firings ‘traumatize’ science agency
Former agency officials expressed concerns about how the downsizing would affect fisheries management, weather forecasting and other critical NOAA
St. Louis weather forecasts may be impacted by NOAA layoffs. Here's how
ST. LOUIS — The Trump Administration's sweeping layoffs of hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Thursday may have far-reaching impacts on future weather forecasts nationwide, including in St. Louis.