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Is NOAA Going to be Okay?


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Guest: Dr. Rick Spinrad, Outgoing NOAA Administrator 

From predicting hurricanes and monitoring our oceans to leading cutting-edge climate research, NOAA plays a critical role in protecting lives, property, and our planet. The phone that you may be listening to this podcast on right now would not have weather apps without NOAA. The computer you may be listening on won’t have easily accessible radar data over the internet without NOAA. But as the world faces more extreme weather and environmental challenges, strong leadership for the administration is more important than ever, especially in the face of political turmoil. Today on Weather Geeks, we’re sitting down with Dr. Rick Spinrad, the outgoing NOAA Administrator, to reflect on his tenure and the future of the agency. What were his biggest accomplishments? What challenges remain? And perhaps the biggest question of all—is NOAA going to be okay?

Chapters

  1. 00:00 Introduction to NOAA and Its Importance
  2. 09:55 The Role of Private Sector in NOAA's Mission
  3. 19:55 Challenges Faced by NOAA
  4. 30:11 Successes During Dr. Spinrad's Tenure
  5. 35:57 Future Directions for NOAA


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