How Federal Cuts Hampered West Alaska’s Storm Forecasts
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Residents of western Alaska are recovering from record-setting flooding from the remnants of Typhoon Halong. The storms left at least one confirmed dead and displaced thousands of residents, with officials still trying to assess the damage. Maggie Koerth, a climate and weather editor for CNN, joins Host Ira Flatow to describe how federal cuts may have affected the accuracy of Alaskan weather forecasts.
They also discuss the link between coral declines and a climate tipping point, a growing weak spot in Earth’s magnetic field, research into how we smell, and an archeological investigation into ancient chewing gum.
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Segment Guests
Maggie Koerth
Maggie Koerth is a science journalist and a climate editor at CNN.
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