Undercurrent Stories How Good is Your Weather Forecast, Really? Thomas Weber
For centuries, humans have looked to the sky in search of signs. Today, our tools are satellites and data models rather than clouds and folklore. In this episode, we hear from Thomas Weber about the people and technology transforming meteorology, and how accurate forecasts are reshaping lives across the globe.
About Thomas;
Thomas E. Weber is an American journalist and author known for exploring the intersection of science, technology, and society. A Princeton graduate, he began his career at The Wall Street Journal, where he became the paper’s first internet columnist and later a bureau chief.
He later held senior editorial roles at Newsweek/The Daily Beast and TIME magazine, and has taught journalism at Princeton, Columbia, and NYU.
Thomas's 2025 book, Cloud Warriors, explores how scientists and technologists are transforming weather forecasting in the era of climate change. He lives in New York City with his family.
Links;
Book - Cloud Warriors
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