Friday, February 12th, 2010

A National Climate Service

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Astronaut photograph AS17-148-22727, taken December 7, 1972, from Apollo 17. NASA Johnson Space Center

In 1910, the Weather Bureau (now the National Weather Service) began offering weekly forecasts to aid in agriculture. Now, the government is proposing the creation of a similar service, focused instead on climate change and its effects. In this segment, NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco discusses the proposal for the creation of a 'National Climate Service.'

Guests

Jane Lubchenco
Administrator
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Washington DC

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Segment produced by:Charles Bergquist

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