National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Floating tsunami trash to be a decades-long headache
Mar 11, 2013 03:50 EDT
The tsunami that ravaged northeast Japan in March 2011 created the biggest single dumping of rubbish, sweeping some five million tonnes of shattered buildings, cars, household goods and other rubble into the sea.
Global warming: Heat stress hits labour productivity
Feb 24, 2013 15:47 EST
Heat stress from global warming may be having an impact on outdoor work productivity in hot regions like northern Australia, Southeast Asia and the southern United States, a study said Sunday.
Study of world's richest marine area shows size matters
Feb 21, 2013 13:09 EST
A new study of Asia's Coral Triangle, which contains nearly 30 percent of the world's reefs, shows that when it comes to ensuring a rich and diverse range of species, size matters.
US backs adding teeth to global shark protection
Jan 25, 2013 13:03 EST
The United States said Friday it would support proposals to curb the trade of five shark species and manta rays, whose numbers are declining because of demand for fins and gills.
US experts see more warming after hot 2012
Jan 15, 2013 17:10 EST
Global temperatures were above average for the 36th straight year in 2012 and the planet is likely to chalk up more record warm highs over the coming decade, US scientists said Tuesday.
Global temperatures above average in 2012: US
Jan 15, 2013 13:54 EST
Global temperatures were above average for the 36th straight year in 2012, with parts of the Northern hemisphere experiencing their warmest year on record, US scientists said Tuesday.
US study warns of extreme heat, more severe storms
Jan 11, 2013 21:22 EST
A government report warned the United States could face more frequent severe weather including heat waves and storms for decades to come as temperatures rise far beyond levels being planned for.
2012 warmest on record for US
Jan 08, 2013 22:17 EST
2012 marked the warmest year on record for the United States and was also the second most extreme ever, the US government agency charged with monitoring weather events said.
2012 warmest on record for US, had historic extremes
Jan 08, 2013 16:06 EST
2012 marked the warmest year on record for the United States and was also the second most extreme ever, the US government agency charged with monitoring weather events, said Tuesday.
Deadly 2012 Atlantic storm season officially ends
Nov 30, 2012 16:50 EST
The dreaded Atlantic hurricane season drew to a close on Friday, ending an active chapter that included the particularly devastating Hurricane Sandy, which wrought havoc in the northeastern US.
Link between cyclones, climate change unclear: scientists
Oct 30, 2012 20:08 EDT
Was Hurricane Sandy caused by climate change? This was the contention Tuesday of Andrew Cuomo, governor of New York state, which bore the brunt of the superstorm.
Sandy regains hurricane strength
Oct 27, 2012 09:15 EDT
Sandy regained hurricane strength on Saturday after briefly weakening to tropical storm status, the National Hurricane Center said.
Ozone hole over Antarctic 2nd smallest in two decades
Oct 24, 2012 21:19 EDT
The seasonal hole in the ozone layer above the Antarctic this year was the second smallest in two decades, but still covered an area roughly the size of North America, US experts said.
US experts probe beaching that killed 17 whales
Sep 02, 2012 11:04 EDT
US scientists are to investigate what led 22 whales to beach themselves in Florida -- killing 17 of them -- one of three such incidents in North America over the weekend.
Climate vs. weather: Extreme events narrow doubts
Aug 24, 2012 07:54 EDT
Heatwaves, drought and floods that have struck the northern hemisphere for the third summer running are narrowing doubts that man-made warming is disrupting Earth's climate system, say some scientists.
Climate vs. weather: Extreme events narrow doubts
Aug 22, 2012 08:01 EDT
Heatwaves, drought and floods that have struck the northern hemisphere for the third summer running are narrowing doubts that man-made warming is disrupting Earth's climate system, say some scientists.
Arctic cap on course for record melt: US scientists
Aug 21, 2012 18:10 EDT
The Arctic ice cap is melting at a startlingly rapid rate and may shrink to its smallest-ever level within weeks as the planet's temperatures rise, US scientists said Tuesday.
Storm Ernesto kills nine in Mexico
Aug 11, 2012 01:10 EDT
Ernesto killed at least nine people in Mexico, officials said, with the dissipating storm threatening more heavy rain and possible flooding.
Storm Ernesto kills five in Mexico
Aug 10, 2012 18:53 EDT
Ernesto killed five people in Mexico, officials said Friday, with the weakening storm threatening more heavy rain and possible flooding.
Storm Ernesto kills two in Mexico
Aug 10, 2012 13:57 EDT
Ernesto killed two people in southeastern Mexico, officials said Friday, with the weakening storm threatening more heavy rain and possible flooding.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | October 3, 1970 |
| Jurisdiction | Federal government of the United States |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Agency executive | Jane Lubchenco, Administrator |
| Parent agency | Department of Commerce |
| Website | |
| www.noaa.gov | |
