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- December 23, 2024
- Be There: The Heather Lazrus Symposium
- A symposium at the 105th AMS Annual Meeting will focus on “Convergence Science: Indigenous Weather, Water and Climate Knowledge, Systems, Practices and Communities," in honor of Dr. Heather Lazrus.
- December 20, 2024
- What’s the Value of a Weather Forecast?
- This post, part 2 on the CoFU 2 study, examines public satisfaction with weather forecasts, what people most want from a forecast, and how much money the general public thinks a forecast is worth.
- December 16, 2024
- How Does the U.S. Public Get its Weather Forecasts?
- Key findings from a recent study on how the U.S. public gets, uses, and values weather forecasts. First in a two-part series.
- December 4, 2024
- Community Modeling and the Future of Numerical Weather Prediction
- Gretchen Mullendore (NSF NCAR) discusses challenges and opportunities for community Earth system modeling, as part of the AMS Weather Enterprise Study.
- 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.
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
- December 23, 2024
- AMS 2025 Meeting Promotes Atmospheric Science for a "Thriving Planet"
- December 6, 2024
- AMS Science Preview: Hurricane damage; kimchi and air pollution
- October 3, 2024
- AMS Science Preview: Dollar value of forecasts; lightning suppression; "storm generator"
- 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