### “Great, Our Hurricane Forecasters Are Short-Staffed and Under-Qualified”
So, hurricane season is almost here, and guess what? The National Weather Service is running on a skeleton crew. Thanks to some brilliant decision-making during the Trump administration, they slashed about 15% of their workforce. Because who needs qualified people tracking deadly storms, right?
Now, we’ve got gaps in critical data that forecasters rely on. You know, the kind of information that helps keep people safe when Mother Nature decides to throw a tantrum. But don’t worry! Environmental policy expert Tracy Wholf will come on to share her thoughts on this delightful mess. Because nothing says “preparedness” like having fewer people and less information.
You have to wonder: is anyone actually paying attention to this? Or are we just supposed to sit back and hope for the best as storms loom on the horizon?
By Admin | Published: July 9, 2026 at 10:34 pm
