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The Impact of Privatizing Weather Forecasts on Public Safety
This chapter examines proposed changes to the government's involvement in weather forecasting amid conservative policy shifts. It raises concerns about the impact of privatization on access to vital weather information, especially for disadvantaged communities, while underscoring the importance of maintaining public goods in forecasting.
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