FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Atmospheric Science and Forecasting Innovation

Original title: ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE RESEARCH AND FORECASTING INNOVATION

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion regarding federal support for climate science and atmospheric forecasting research, which informs future funding and policy priorities for agencies like the National Science Foundation.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Scientific Research Community

The research priorities and funding discussions in this hearing directly impact the focus and resources available for atmospheric and climate studies.

National Science Foundation

The agency's policies and research mandates are subject to the legislative oversight and discussions held by this subcommittee.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2019 Senate hearing focused on atmospheric research and climate change. Experts from academic and research institutions provided testimony to the Subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather regarding current scientific efforts and innovation in the field.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on May 16, 2019, by the Subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather.
The hearing focused on atmospheric research, climate change, and forecasting innovation.
Senator Cory Gardner stated his belief in human-contributed climate change and the scientific consensus.
The hearing included testimony from four expert witnesses: Dr. Waleed Abdalati, Dr. Deborah A. Bronk, Radley Horton, and Dr. Erika Washburn.
The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act was cited as a previous legislative effort to update policies at the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Written questions were submitted to witnesses by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Edward Markey for the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss atmospheric science research and innovations in forecasting, specifically regarding climate change.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included Dr. Waleed Abdalati (), Dr. Deborah A. Bronk (Bigelow Laboratory), Radley Horton (Columbia University), and Dr. Erika Washburn (Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Bipartisan Climate Discussion

The hearing transcript highlights an explicit attempt by the Subcommittee Chairman to frame climate change as a topic for bipartisan consensus rather than partisan conflict.

Cory Gardner

Connected Entities

personTammy Baldwin“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personErika Washburn“Director of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve”Map →

personWaleed Abdalati“Director of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CI”Map →

personDeborah A. Bronk“President and CEO of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences”Map →

personRadley Horton“Lamont Associate Research Professor at Columbia University”Map →

personCory Gardner“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather”Map →

Sources

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