Perspectives
Perspectives
How Local News Can Address Climate Change
John Morales, noted climate communicator, gives his thoughts on a recent report regarding local news and climate change, and provides tips for weathercasters on talking climate.
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Nontraditional Funding for Meteorology: Patrons
Historical figures like Cleveland Abbe provide valuable lessons to scientists who seek financial support from private sources.
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Don’t Let Weather Dampen Your Vote
As the 2026 U.S. midterm elections approach, it’s important to plan ahead so that bad weather doesn’t prevent you from making your voice heard.
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Why (and How to) Do Science in an Age of AI
When considering the emergence of AI, it's important to remember that scientists are in the business of change.
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Funding the Geosciences? Just Might Earn AI a White Hat
Artificial Intelligence could use a rebranding, and meteorology and related geosciences offer some options.
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AI Funding for the Geosciences? Consider Sutton’s Law
Bill Hooke suggests that individuals and groups in the Earth sciences might consider reaching out to the AI private sector for funding.
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Public Education’s Six R’s
In the modern world, American educators are finding that beyond reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic, there are three additional R's that matter.
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Back-to-School Days
An important step against political challenges to meteorology is improving U.S. STEM education.
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Options for Science in the Present Political Environment, Continued
Meteorologists need to remain adaptive and embrace new technologies and the associated changes they bring to our task.
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ICYMI. Impressions from the 2026 Joint AMS Washington Forum and Summer Community Meeting.
Bill Hooke shares a few impressions and takeaways from the 2026 Joint AMS Washington Forum and Summer Community Meeting.
