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Meteorology Matters

Meteorology Matters delivers clear, data-driven insight into weather, hurricanes, and climate science cutting through hype to explain what’s happening and why it matters.Created by Meteorologist Rob Jones, the podcast explores:Extreme weather and hurricane forecastingClimate trends and real-world impactsForecast uncertainty and what the data actually showsHow weather science affects safety, infrastructure, and daily lifeWhether it’s breaking weather risk, long-range outlooks, or deep-dive analysis,

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11:23

NOAA Extreme Weather Database Shutdown after 45 Years

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/05/09

Administration Actions on Climate Science and DataDate: May 9, 2025Recent actions by the Trump administration have significantly impacted climate science and data collection efforts in the United States. The administration has dismissed a large number of scientists working on the congressionally mandated National Climate Assessment and ended the public database tracking the cost of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters. These actions are seen by critics as part of a broader effort to downplay

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7:05

Terrorist Group Threatens to Destroy NOAA Weather Radar

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2025/05/06

What is a WSR-88D radar and what does it do?The WSR-88D, or Weather Surveillance Doppler Radar, is an advanced radar system used by the National Weather Service (NWS) to detect weather phenomena. It transmits a powerful beam of energy and listens for the scattered energy that bounces back from objects in the atmosphere, such as raindrops, snowflakes, hail, dust, birds, and even insects. By analyzing the returned signal's strength, the time it took to travel, and its phase shift, the radar can gather

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10:56

Earth Day Under the Trump Regime

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2025/04/24

Frequently Asked Questions on Earth Day Amidst Trump Administration Policies1. What is the primary focus of Earth Day protests and activities in 2025, according to these sources? This year's Earth Day activities are largely focused on resisting the environmental policies and actions of the Trump administration, which are characterized as an assault on environmental protections and a "war on the planet." Organizers are uniting with pro-democracy and social justice groups to demand the right to live

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10:45

Pope Francis Manifesto on Earth Facing Danger

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/04/22

Laudato Si’ - On Care for Our Common HomeEvery person living on this planet, addressing Catholics, other Christian communities, other religions, scientists, philosophers, theologians, and civic groups.Purpose: To enter into dialogue with all people about our common home and the global environmental deterioration, highlighting the interconnectedness of ecological and social issues and calling for an "integral ecology."Key Themes and Most Important Ideas/Facts:The encyclical "Laudato Si’" is a

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7:59

Where Does Hurricane Debris Go? WaPo Tracked Some...

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2025/04/18

Hurricanes Helene and Milton (Fall 2024 - April 2025)Fall 2024:Hurricanes Helene and Milton Strike: Treasure Island, Florida, experiences two significant hurricanes within a short period. Hurricane Helene's storm surge causes waist-high flooding, and Hurricane Milton strikes two weeks later, compounding the damage.Massive Debris Generation: The 1.54-square-mile Treasure Island generates over 128,000 cubic yards of debris (approximately 2 million kitchen trash bags).Waste Piles Up: Furniture,

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13:57

Bloodbath Continues at NOAA and the National Weather...

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2025/04/18

Bloodbath Continues at NOAA and the National Weather ServiceAmidst the ramping up of severe storm season in 2025, the National Weather Service is facing significant staff reductions due to federal buyouts, potentially leaving many forecast offices critically understaffed. This situation is compounded by proposed budget cuts to NOAA, which could eliminate its research division, jeopardizing the scientific foundation for weather forecasting and warnings. Experts warn that these cuts and staff

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11:22

Australia’s Impacts from Severe Tropical Cyclone Errol

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2025/04/16

Tuesday, April 15, 2025:Night (AWST): Tropical Cyclone Errol forms to the north of Western Australia (WA).Wednesday, April 16, 2025:Early Thursday (AWST): Errol strengthens to a tropical cyclone in the Indian Ocean, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).8:00 AM AWST: Errol is a category two tropical cyclone located roughly 515 km to the north northwest of Broome, moving west.Wednesday Afternoon (AWST): Errol intensifies into a category three severe tropical cyclone. Its center has

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10:05

The Abrego Garcia Constitutional Crisis

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2025/04/16

Timeline of EventsApproximately 2019: Abrego Garcia is arrested while looking for work at a Home Depot in Maryland. An immigration judge initially orders his deportation.Later Immigration Proceedings (Date unspecified): An immigration judge ultimately determines that Abrego Garcia should not be deported to El Salvador due to potential persecution, issuing a "withholding from removal" order.Recently Before March 15, 2025: Federal immigration agents pull over Abrego Garcia, falsely accuse him of MS-13

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6:56

Florida Follows Trump: Changes Name of Gulf of Mexico...

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2025/04/15

Timeline of EventsPrior to March 24, 2025: Former President Donald Trump issues an executive order titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," which includes renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and Denali back to Mount McKinley.By March 24, 2025: The Florida Legislature is considering a bill to change signage from "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America." Senator Joe Gruters' bill initially directs the Department of Transportation to rename the Tamiami Trail to the "Gulf of

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11:21

Climate Anxiety? Trump’s Solution: STOP Research

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2025/04/11

Timeline of Main EventsFebruary 2025: The Trump administration initially fires more than 800 probationary workers at NOAA.March 2025: A federal court blocks the Trump administration's initial firing of NOAA workers, and they are reinstated.March 2025 (Late): The Trump administration begins cutting and withholding federal grants for several major universities, starting with $400 million in funding pulled from Columbia University. This is followed by a pause of $175 million in funding to the

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19:16

American Brain Drain Amid Scientific Hostility &...

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2025/04/11

The recent changes in the US research and political landscape, particularly following the new administration of President Donald Trump, are having a profound negative impact on the US scientific and medical communities. Drastic cuts to research funding, widespread layoffs of federal scientists, immigration crackdowns, and concerns over academic freedom are leading to a significant exodus of talent from the United States. This briefing document outlines the main themes and important facts from the

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15:48

Trump Nazi Bullshit at EPA, FEMA & NOAA

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/04/07

outlines the critical situation surrounding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as the Trump administration actively pursues its dismantling. This development coincides with a significant increase in climate-related major disaster declarations in the United States, reaching a near-record high in 2024. The turmoil within FEMA, including stalled funding, hiring freezes, and a planned reduction in force, threatens the agency's ability to effectively respond to the growing frequency and

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10:01

Rhinos Ride by Helicopter 🚁🦏

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2025/04/05

The Critical Need for Rhino Translocation: Black rhinos are critically endangered, and translocation is a vital conservation tool to protect them from poaching, facilitate monitoring, and ensure genetic diversity. The species largely exists in isolated protected areas, making movement necessary for population health.The Revolutionizing Role of Helicopters in Rhino Conservation: Helicopters have become increasingly important for rhino translocation since the 1990s, with methods refining in the 2010s

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10:47

Double Whammy HIGH Risk for Tornados and Flooding

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/04/02

Wednesday, April 2, 2025:Early Morning: Weather alerts are in effect across the central U.S. as forecasters monitor developing storms. Thunderstorms in the Midwest could remain severe after sunrise, influencing the severe threat for the rest of the day. Lingering storms in parts of Kansas and Missouri will likely strengthen as they move east into the Mississippi Valley by the early afternoon.Daytime: A significant severe weather threat is anticipated across a large swath from Lower Michigan and the

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29:35

Hurricane Milton: The Official Word is Out

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/04/01

14 September: A tropical wave moves off the west coast of Africa.Early October (Date unspecified): This tropical wave appears to have interacted with a pre-existing low-level trough west of the Cabo Verde Islands, contributing to Milton's genesis.04 / 1800 UTC: Best track indicates the system is a low with a central pressure of 1009 mb and wind speeds of 30 kt, located at 21.0°N 94.6°W.05 / 1200 UTC: The system strengthens into a tropical depression with a central pressure of 1008 mb and wind speeds

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12:27

Climate Does NOT Always Mean “Climate Change”

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/03/31

Meteorology Matters summarizes key developments and perspectives presented in the provided sources. Axios highlights administrative changes within NOAA, specifically the merging of the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) with the Weather Prediction Center (WPC). This move is reportedly driven by concerns about political vulnerability and potential budget cuts under the Trump administration, alongside a broader trend of reduced publicity around NOAA's climate change work. New research argues that climate

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26:28

Dumbass Florida Legislators Propose Law to Ban...

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2025/03/30

What is the "chemtrail" conspiracy theory? The "chemtrail" conspiracy theory posits that the condensation trails (contrails) left by aircraft are not merely water vapor, but rather intentionally dispersed chemical or biological agents ("chems"). Believers claim these substances are part of a secret, large-scale program orchestrated by governments or other powerful entities for purposes such as weather modification, population control, or biological warfare. This theory often arises from observations

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8:49

South Texas Rio Grande Valley Flooding Leads to...

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2025/03/29

Thursday, March 27, 2025:Heavy rain begins inundating South Texas, particularly the Rio Grande Valley near the border with Mexico.More than a half-year's worth of rain falls in some areas in a short period.The city of McAllen, Texas, experiences significant flooding, with streets becoming submerged and a hospital's first floor flooding, leading to patient diversions and visitation pauses.Eyewitness video shows cars submerged in floodwaters in McAllen.Portions of Interstate 2 in Hidalgo County become

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26:50

Tampa Could Get Hotter Due to 2024 Hurricanes...

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2025/03/28

Pre-1992:Early 1990s: Tampa was recognized for having one of the best tree canopies in the world.1992:Hurricane Andrew: Strikes South Florida. Researchers at the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) begin studying the impacts of hurricanes on the urban forest.1995:Two Hurricanes: Strike the Pensacola, FL area. UF/IFAS researchers continue their study of hurricane wind damage to urban neighborhoods.1998:Hurricane Georges: Crosses over the entire island of Puerto

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10:08

FEMA Under Threat of Shutdown Amidst Increasing...

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/03/27

FEMA Under Threat of Shutdown Amidst Increasing Climate DisastersDate: March 27, 2025Meteorology Matters outlines the critical situation surrounding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in March 2025. As the Trump administration signals its intent to eliminate the agency, FEMA is already experiencing significant internal turmoil, including stalled disaster assistance, frozen grant money, and a hiring freeze. This coincides with new data from the International Institute for Environment and

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