White House pushes to dismantle leading climate and weather research center

The Trump administration says it plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, which is the nation’s premier atmospheric science center. The center was founded in 1960 and has facilitated generations of breakthroughs in climate and weather science. William Brangham discussed the move with climate scientist Kim Cobb and meteorologist Matthew Cappucci.

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Luke Howard’s *Essay on the Modification of Clouds* (1865)

First cloud taxonomer and a poem by Goethe.

The Public Domain Review
⚡️ A record-breaking #Megaflash lightning streak stretched an incredible 829 km from Texas to Kansas City in 2017! 🌩️ This longest-ever lightning bolt was confirmed by satellite data, surpassing the previous record by 61 km. Nature’s power never ceases to amaze! 🌪️ #WeatherScience #Lightning https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/science/earth-science/worlds-longest-megaflash-lightning-streak-was-829-km-long
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World’s longest ‘megaflash’ lightning streak was 829 km long

“The storm that produces a lightning strike doesn't have to be over the top of you.”

The Weather Network

Earth’s atmospheric layers, from the troposphere’s storms to the thermosphere’s auroras, drive weather patterns and climate. Learn how pollution and ozone depletion impact these layers, in our comprehensive guide to atmospheric science. #WeatherScience

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Atmospheric layers: impact on Weather patterns – Climate change

Explore the Atmospheric layers and their important role in shaping weather patterns. From storms to auroras, a complete guide.

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@AlaskaWx absoutely fascinating to hear the short (and profound) research talks on the livestream. Yes, I wrote Senators about the urgent need to get the weather balloons up from Nome and Bethel. #WeatherScience #Climate #ClimateCrisis

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