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Federal Climate Science Faces Unprecedented Cuts as Weather Monitoring Systems Degrade

Veteran hurricane hunter Frank Marks has returned from retirement to address critical staffing shortages at NOAA as the agency faces proposed 26% budget cuts. Weather balloon launches have been suspended at multiple sites while international meteorologists warn of deteriorating global forecasting capabilities.

Staffing Crisis Hits Weather Agency

At 73 years old, Frank Marks has resumed his role as a “hurricane hunter” to help address severe staff shortages at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. According to reports, Marks interrupted his retirement specifically to assist an agency struggling with personnel gaps after what sources describe as a systematic reduction in workforce. The veteran meteorologist, who previously directed NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division during his 45-year career, indicates the situation has become critical.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
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UK Launches High-Altitude Balloon Sensors for Space Weather Monitoring Breakthrough

The UK Met Office has launched specialized radiation sensors aboard high-altitude weather balloons that ascend beyond 100,000 feet above Cornwall. This innovative approach promises to revolutionize how scientists track space weather phenomena and atmospheric radiation patterns. The project represents a significant advancement in understanding how solar activity impacts Earth’s atmosphere and critical infrastructure.

Revolutionary Atmospheric Monitoring Initiative

The Met Office has reportedly launched a groundbreaking space weather monitoring program using radiation sensors attached to weather balloons that ascend more than 100,000 feet above its facility in Camborne, Cornwall. According to reports, this initiative marks a significant advancement in how meteorological agencies track and understand space weather phenomena that can affect numerous industries worldwide.

by Tyler Brooks P.E