Category: Weather & Climate
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Weather Experts in the Midwest Face Challenges Reporting on Climate Change
Reporting on climate change brings burnout and threats to weather experts in the Midwest Weather experts in the Midwest are facing significant challenges when it comes to reporting on climate change. Despite the fact that 90% of Americans are open to learning about climate change, meteorologists and climatologists in the region have encountered strong resistance,…
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Weather Experts in the Midwest Face Threats and Burnout from Reporting on Climate Change
Climate communication in the Midwest is met with resistance and hostility, leading to burnout and threats for weather experts. When Chris Gloninger, a seasoned meteorologist, accepted a job as the chief meteorologist at a TV station in Des Moines, Iowa, he anticipated some pushback from viewers when he started connecting weather patterns to climate change.…
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Climate Change Reporting Takes a Toll on Midwest Weather Experts
Weather professionals in the Midwest face burnout and threats due to climate change reporting Reporting on climate change is a crucial task in today’s world, but for weather experts in the Midwest, it comes with a heavy price. As they connect the dots between weather patterns and climate change trends, they face pushback, harassment, and…
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Earth on Track for Hottest Year in History as COP28 Begins
World Meteorological Organization Confirms 2023 as Record-Breaking Year for Global Warming As COP28 commences, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2023 is set to become the hottest year in human history. This record-breaking year, surpassing the previous high set in 2016, highlights the urgent need for global leaders to address the escalating threat…
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The Rising Cost of Extreme Weather: $150 Billion at a Glance
The United States faces a growing financial burden as extreme weather events become more frequent and costly. According to the latest US National Climate Assessment report, the United States experiences an extreme weather event that causes $1 billion worth of damage every three weeks. This is a stark contrast to 40 years ago when such…
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Earth on Track for Hottest Year on Record: COP28 Urges Global Climate Action
Climate Crisis Escalates: Earth Races Towards Hottest Year Ever Recorded, Urgent Call for Global Climate Action at COP28 Earth is heating up at an alarming rate, and the year 2021 is on track to be the hottest on record. As we approach the 28th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28), the…
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The Rising Cost of Extreme Weather: $150 Billion and Climbing
Unprecedented Devastation: The Soaring Price Tag of Extreme Weather Events The world is in the midst of a climate crisis, and the consequences are becoming increasingly clear: extreme weather events are wreaking havoc on communities and economies. From devastating hurricanes to raging wildfires, the cost of these disasters is staggering. In fact, according to a…
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NASA and IBM Collaborate to Develop AI Foundation Model for Weather and Climate Applications
Revolutionizing Weather Forecasting: NASA and IBM Join Forces to Create AI Foundation Model In a groundbreaking collaboration, NASA and IBM have joined forces to develop an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) foundation model specifically designed for weather and climate applications. With the aim of revolutionizing our understanding and prediction of Earth’s complex atmospheric conditions, this partnership…
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Climate Change Reporting Takes a Toll on Midwest Weather Experts
Threats and Burnout Plague Meteorologists and Climatologists in the Midwest Climate change has become an increasingly contentious topic in recent years, with public-facing officials often bearing the brunt of resistance and hostility. From election workers to educators, and now meteorologists and climatologists, those on the front lines of climate communication are facing threats and burnout.…
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Weather Experts in the Midwest Face Threats and Burnout Amid Climate Change Reporting
Climatologists and meteorologists in the Midwest share stories of harassment and resistance as they report on climate change, highlighting the challenges faced by those on the front lines of climate communication. The role of weather experts in reporting on climate change has become increasingly challenging in recent years, with professionals in the Midwest experiencing threats,…
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Weather Experts in the Midwest Face Threats and Burnout Reporting on Climate Change
Climate change reporting takes a toll on meteorologists in the Midwest, leading to burnout and threats from those who reject the connection between weather and climate change. Meteorologists in the Midwest are facing a daunting challenge as they attempt to connect the dots between weather patterns and climate change. While many Americans are open to…
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The Changing Face of Rochester Winters: A Closer Look at the Data
A seasoned journalist returns to Rochester to explore the evolving winters and the impact of climate change on the region After nearly a decade away, Steve Howe, an experienced journalist with a passion for science, returns to Rochester to join the Democrat and Chronicle (D&C) as their weather, climate crisis, and lakes issues reporter. As…