Tech and Private Industry Replacing National Weather Service

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the growing role of private companies and cities in weather forecasting following staffing cuts at NOAA. With the National Weather Service losing resources and operating capacity, businesses are stepping in—building local radar systems, using drones, and deploying AI tools from tech giants like Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Google. This shift highlights the increasing privatization of essential climate infrastructure.