Science Dec 26 White House pushes to dismantle leading climate and weather research center By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Science Jul 12 Why forecasters are concerned about losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak hurricane season The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program has been particularly important for understanding when a hurricane is about to rapidly intensify, a dangerous situation for coastal communities. By Chris Vagasky, The Conversation
Science Nov 20 When a bomb cyclone meets an atmospheric river, the result is like an out-of-control fire hose A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these weather phenomena for a wet week in many areas. But forecasting exactly which areas will get hit hardest is tough, as a meteorologist explains. By Chad Hecht, The Conversation
Science Aug 04 Why 2024's destructive tornado season was one of the most active on record Spring 2024 was menacing for large parts of the United States, with a tornado nearly every day in May. A meteorologist explains what created the perfect conditions for these violent storms. By William Gallus, The Conversation
Nation Jul 19 Watch 6:50 How storm chasers and meteorologists are working together to improve tornado forecasts Millions of moviegoers are expected to see "Twisters" this weekend, a sequel to the 1996 blockbuster. It's a summer escapist thriller that you might say goes well beyond the science and true boundaries of tornado prediction. Miles O'Brien spent some… By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman
Jul 01 Watch 7:54 Weather forecasters increasingly address climate change By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman Even before summer began, there were extreme heat waves and new heat records throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and the forecast calls for a hotter-than-normal summer in much of the U.S. Scientists say climate change is accelerating and intensifying these kinds… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch Cassini spacecraft's cosmic photos bring the world 'along for the ride' Cassini spacecraft's cosmic photos bring the world 'along for the ride'… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch Timing of widespread wave of strong storms in the Midwest is 'very unusual' Timing of widespread wave of strong storms in the Midwest is 'very unusual'… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch Oregon Global Warming Skeptic Finds Controversy Oregon state climatologist George Taylor does not believe that global warming is due to human activity. Now, Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski wants him to stop using the state climatologist title. NewsHour correspondent Lee Hochberg reports from Oregon and Washington on… Continue watching