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- November 19, 2024
- An Epic Odyssey: Celebrating Warren Washington (1936–2024)
- Dr. Warren Washington passed away last month. He was a trailblazer in climate modeling, NCAR Distinguished Scholar, advisor to five U.S. presidents, National Science Board chair, and longtime leader of the AMS community.
- November 15, 2024
- Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Robbie Hood
- This National Native American Heritage Month spotlight features Robbie Hood, a retired meteorologist whose 30-year career spanned NOAA and NASA studying hurricanes and tropical storms.
- November 12, 2024
- What’s the Future of Weather Decision-Making?
- Weather decision support services are crucial for saving lives. Matt Corey shares some thoughts on their future, from the AMS Weather Enterprise Study and Summer Community Meeting.
- November 5, 2024
- Renewable Energy Needs the Weather Enterprise: A call to action
- The weather enterprise will be key to making renewable energy work. Guest contributor Justin Sharp explains how meteorological expertise must factor in to the renewable energy transition.
- October 23, 2024
- Tornado Risks: Perceptions and Realities
- From bilingual warnings to increased housing risk to campus safety, the 31st Conference on Severe Local Storms highlighted interactions between severe weather and societal impacts.
- October 18, 2024
- Can Decarbonizing the Electric Grid Help Avert Climate Catastrophe?
- How can the weather, water, and climate sector help ease the transition to a carbon-free power grid?
See complete list of statements in force
- Urban Climate and Necessity for Adaptation in Cities
Approved by AMS Council on 8 November 2024
- The Future of Ecological Forecasting
Adopted by AMS Council on 19 January 2024
- Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Science
Adopted by the AMS Council 17 November 2023
- October 3, 2024
- AMS Science Preview: Dollar value of forecasts; lightning suppression; "storm generator"
- September 25, 2024
- American Meteorological Society and Tornado Titans Partner to Increase Meteorology Engagement and Education
- November 22, 2024
- Comments of the American Geophysical Union, American Meteorological Society, National Weather Association And University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
- March 4, 2024
- Multi-organization letter to the FCC on modifying emissions limits for the 24.25-24.45 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz bands
- April 17, 2023
- AMS Inputs to National Spectrum Strategy
- October 28, 2022
- Letter to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Radiofrequency Spectra Vital to Earth System Observation and Emergency Management
- September 13, 2022
- Multi-organization letter on the SPRES Program Report
- April 25, 2022
- Multi-organization letter to Congress on the Ligado Order
- November 16, 2021
- Joint letter to Senate Commerce Committee on FCC Chair nominee