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A National Climate Service
NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco discusses a proposal for the creation of a national climate forecasting department akin to the National Weather Service.
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NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco
Earlier this month, Jane Lubchenco was confirmed as the administrator of NOAA. We'll talk with her this hour.
Feb. 15, 2008
State of the Oceans
We depend on them for food, recreation, and more -- so why do we treat our oceans so badly? In this hour, Ira and guests take a look at the state of the world's ocean ecosystems. The prognosis isn't good -- but is it hopeless?
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