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Mr. Lautenbacher spoke about U.S. drought conditions, particularly in the Southeast and Southwest U.S., and environmental policy. He also talked about plans by NOAA and the National Weather …

Witnesses testified about operations and procedures at the National Hurricane Center. The hearing explored questions raised by the process that culminated in Center Director X. William Proe…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, which predicted a busier-than-normal hurricane season with 13 to 17 named stor…

Officials spoke to the press and answered questions about the U.S. contribution to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group I report released in Paris earlier in the day a…

Officials talked about an updated “2006 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook” that reduced the number of major storm predictions, but continued to predict an above average number of major storm…

The National Ocean Policy Study Subcommittee held a hearing to review recent ocean policy reforms, long-range plans for broader legislation, and operations of the National Oceanic and Atmosp…

Officials spoke to reporters about the record-breaking 2005 hurricane season in which 26 storms were named. They talked about forecasting accuracy, storm tracking operations, and challenges …

Scientists and representatives of government entities testified about National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather satellites, focusing on ongoing problems and future plans. Among…

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and others spoke at a summit on agribusiness at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Among the topics they addressed were employing new technologies like satellit…

Officials talked about the operation of tsunami detection and warning systems deployed in the Pacific and the potential implementation of similar systems to ensure a global detection capabil…

The American Meteorological Society hosted a panel discussion. Panelists talked about environmental issues and public policy. Among the topics they addressed were coordinating and deploying…

Members of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy testified before the Senate Science Committee about their recommendations and findings. They asserted that the oceans are “in a state of crisis…

During the first day of a three-day symposium on global climate change, participants outlined the purpose and goals of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. They also provided overviews o…

Participants talked about the problem of global climate change, current methods and findings of research into climate change, and efforts to curb climate change.

President Bush unveiled initiatives to curb carbon dioxide emissions and the control greenhouse gasses. Among the topics he addressed were energy regulation, research and development, the ro…

Lt. Col. Pepin detailed to reporters the continuation of hostilities between the U.S. and allied forces against Iraq. The military conflict, Lt. Col. Pepin said, now involved minor skirmishe…