Weather forecasts have become much more accurate; we now need to make them available to everyone

Weather forecasts have become much more accurate; we now need to make them available to everyone

2/15/2025

notes

quite the juxtaposition that the weather is becoming more variable (unpredictable) due to climate change and yet our forecasts are improving due to technology (and infrastructure)

the focus on making these efforts and technologies more available stands in stark contrast to the defunding of the NOAA right now...

link

https://ourworldindata.org/weather-forecasts

summary

This article discusses the significant improvements in weather forecasting accuracy over time, highlighting the role of technological advancements and data improvements. It also emphasizes the global inequalities in access to accurate weather forecasts, particularly affecting low-income countries and their agricultural sectors. The article underscores the need for increased investment and technological solutions to bridge this gap and ensure equitable access to life-saving weather information.

tags

weather ꞏ forecast ꞏ accuracy ꞏ technology ꞏ inequality ꞏ climate change ꞏ agriculture