The MeidasTouch Podcast Former NOAA Leader Monica Medina Issues Major Warning
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Oct 12, 2025 Monica Medina, a former NOAA and State Department leader, shares her insights on the threats facing key environmental services. She discusses alarming funding cuts at NOAA and the potential impacts on weather forecasting and disaster response. Medina highlights the importance of international cooperation for accurate weather observations. She also raises concerns about politicization affecting scientific integrity and the damaging effects of disinformation on public trust in climate science. Tune in for a passionate plea to safeguard our scientific institutions!
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Project 2025 Targets Core Agencies
- Project 2025 outlines explicit plans to dismantle agencies like NOAA and EPA, not mere speculation.
- Monica Medina warns this is a coordinated blueprint for gutting federal infrastructure and services.
NOAA As A Critical Safety Engine
- Monica Medina says NOAA is one of the nation's most effective safety tools and is being gutted.
- She calls the cuts reckless and warns rebuilding will be difficult and costly.
Global Nature Of Weather Forecasting
- Weather forecasting depends on global observations and international cooperation to be accurate.
- Medina warns degrading U.S. capabilities forces reliance on foreign systems and harms transportation, military, and commerce.
