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From Union of Concerned Scientsts
Summary
The NOAA plays a vital role in providing scientific data and forecasts related to climate change, weather, and marine conditions, which are essential for public safety and economic stability. The upcoming NOAA administrator must prioritize scientific integrity, avoid conflicts of interest, and advocate for necessary resources to uphold NOAA’s mission in the face of climate challenges.
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- Crucial Data: NOAA’s data aids in understanding climate impacts on coastal real estate and infrastructure.
- Weather Alerts: National Weather Service (NWS) alerts are integral for mapping tools like Danger Season.
- Hurricane Forecasts: NOAA provides life-saving forecasts and tools during hurricane season.
- Wildfire Monitoring: The agency tracks wildfire smoke conditions and their health impacts.
- Marine Conservation: NOAA supports marine ecosystems which are vital for food security and commerce.
- Budget Advocacy: A strong NOAA administrator will fight for adequate funding against budget cuts.
- Scientific Integrity: Upholding NOAA’s scientific integrity policy is critical for reliable data.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is one of the foremost federal science agencies whose foundational work has wide implications and immense value for people’s daily lives and for our economy.
As an economist who is part of an interdisciplinary team focused on understanding climate impacts and advocating for smart solutions, I can tell you that NOAA science and data is crucial for our work at UCS. To give a few examples, we’ve used NOAA sea level rise data to analyze and quantify the impacts of flooding on coastal real estate and critical infrastructure. We use NWS weather alerts for our Danger Season mapping tool. The reality is that climate change now touches almost every aspect of our lives and economy and having robust scientific information gives us the power to confront these challenges effectively.
NOAA also provides critical, widely relied-upon forecasts for hurricanes and marine conditions, monitors wildfire smoke, and contributes to essential global scientific endeavors to help us understand and respond to changes on our planet.
That’s why the Trump administration’s nominee to lead NOAA must live up to a high standard for scientific integrity and make a commitment to safeguard the mission of the agency and the work of its dedicated career staff.
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