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NOAA scales back El Niño research despite life-saving potential
Original: Studying this # SuperElNiño could save lives. # NOAA is scaling back research # Climate experts say studying this # ElNi
NOAA is scaling back research into El Niño, even as climate experts warn that studying the phenomenon in detail could save lives. Researchers say deeper understanding of a potentially super El Niño could lead to more accurate forecasts, giving communities time to prepare for extreme weather. Critics argue cutting research now could cost valuable early-warning capability.
Why now: Concern that reduced NOAA research funding could undermine forecasting of a potentially strong El Niño event and its impacts.
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- Studying this # SuperElNiño could save lives. # NOAA is scaling back research # Climate experts say studying this # ElNiño in detail could help them understand the complex phenomenon better, potentially leading to more accurate forecasts to help communities prepare for #… · BenjaminHCCarr@hachyderm.io · 2
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