Darna Noor

Darna Noor, a fossil fuels and climate reporter for The Guardian US, delves into the proposed budget cuts to NOAA, which could drastically reshape how we access weather data. She emphasizes the potential loss of vital climate research that influences daily life and economic sectors. Noor discusses how these cuts might hinder accurate weather forecasting and the massive ripple effects they could have on interconnected federal agencies. The conversation spotlights the importance of maintaining funding for essential climate and weather science.

Chris Gloninger, a climate scientist and former TV meteorologist, discusses the impact of misinformation on weather reporting and the challenges faced by meteorologists. Dan Chavasse, an associate professor, delves into hurricane forecasting and the dangers of conspiracy theories. Darna Noor, a climate change reporter, highlights the implications of Project 2025 on NOAA, raising concerns about the potential defunding of critical weather services and the need for accurate communication to protect public safety.