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Oil From BP Spill Found on Dead Dolphins in Gulf of Mexico

Researchers have traced oil found on dead dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico to the BP Deepwater Horizon spill but say it's not yet clear whether the oil caused their deaths. Hundreds of bottlenose dolphins have washed up dead in the Gulf in the past year, an unexplained rise in deaths that has scientists concerned. Oil on...

Was Winter's Extreme Cold, Snow Caused by Arctic Warmth?

Government scientists theorize that the bouts of extreme cold and snow in the Northern Hemisphere during the past couple of winters might have been caused by an unexpected source -- warmth in the Arctic region. Many factors can produce such winter extremes, including natural climatic variation, but reduced ice coverage...

Planet Stays Warm Despite Cold January Across United States

Winter's fury stole the weather headlines across the United States last month, including record-breaking snowfall in parts of the Northeast and snow in every state but Florida. But worldwide the weather story was altogether different. January was the 17th warmest globally since 1880 and the 311th consecutive month with an...

Blizzard Schmizzard: 2010 Ties 2005 for Warmest Year on Record, NOAA Says

With blizzard-like conditions gripping much of the northeastern United States, and snow on the ground in 49 of 50 U.S. states, it may not seem like the time to talk about global warming. According to number crunching by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, however, 2010 tied 2005 as the warmest year on...

Mother Nature's Cleanser May Help Study of Global Warming

Scientists have long known about the atmosphere's ability to cleanse itself of nasty pollutants such as benzene and methane. But they haven't always understood how nature's cleanser worked. Now, thanks to a new study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, they do. The cleanser, a chemical substance known...

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Jack Hayes, National Weather Service Head, Resigns Amid Controversy

The head of the U.S. National Weather Service has retired unexpectedly after an internal investigation found that agency employees improperly shifted millions of dollars in budget resources to weather service offices around the country.

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05/31/12 Crowley wins NOAA award Source: Jacksonville Business Journal - Jacksonville FL Crowley Maritime Corp. Crowley Maritime Corp. Latest from The Business Journals Crowley expands Puerto Rico distribution center Hot Leads Dakota Creek to start 0 million oceanographic ship construction Follow this company was selected as a 2011 Company Award winner for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) program, according to a company press release.
05/31/12 U.S., Europe sign agreement to strengthen scientific... Source: NOAA-OGP Office of Global Programs Top leaders from NOAA and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) today signed a landmark agreement that will further strengthen cooperative science activities in the areas of climate, weather, oceans and coasts.
05/31/12 Beryl, rain expected to miss NC Symphony Source: The Daily Southerner - Tarboro NC With Tropical Depression Beryl having crossed to the south of the region, the weather forecast for Thursday night's performance of the North Carolina is seasonably warm weather and, after a what is forecast to be a day full of rain today, potentially soggy grounds on the Town Common.
05/30/12 Enhanced National Weather Service Radar to improve... Source: San Saba News & Star - San Saba TX The National Weather Service is improving its Doppler radar serving West Central Texas by installing the latest dual polarization technology.
05/30/12 Oklahomans with storm damage advised to use registered... Source: The Edmond Sun Oklahomans who have had their homes and other property damaged in the latest round of storms need to be cautious when it comes to hiring someone to make roofing repairs.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), pronounced , like "Noah," is a scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere.

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