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Washington Update: November 6, 2019
The Senate passed a science funding package, a pair of senators introduced the LEGEND bill to promote public collaboration on NOAA's weather models, and the House held a space weather hearing.
- Government Relations
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Washington Update: September 30, 2019
Congress has acted to avoid a government shutdown, the House Science Committee held a hearing on forecasting extreme weather events in a changing climate, and the Senate approved its version of a bill to fund the federal science agencies.
- Government Relations
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UCAR Congressional Briefing: Weather and climate risks to national security
A panel of experts at a congressional briefing warned that increasingly powerful hurricanes, sea level rise, and other changing aspects of Earth's climate system are posing new challenges to the U.S. military.
- Climate,
- Government Relations,
- Weather
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Congressional visit to NCAR focuses on climate research, improving resilience
A high-profile congressional panel visited NCAR to learn about the latest climate-related research and strengthening U.S. resilience in the face of climate change.
- Climate,
- Government Relations
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UCAR statement on opening the 24 GHz spectrum
Opening high-frequency radio spectrum to telecommunications providers may significantly interfere with weather forecasts needed to protect life and property and support essential military operations.
- Data,
- Government Relations,
- Organization,
- Weather