1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Military vehicles ford floodwaters in Minnesota

    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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  4. Members of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis at NCAR

    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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  5. 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

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