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NOAA Mapping Tool Visualizes Anticipated Flood Effects, Aiding Preparation for Coastal Storms

EnvironmentClimate Action PlanCoastal Flood Exposure Mapper

A NOAA flood exposure risk mapping tool that was developed in New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania has now been expanded to cover coastal areas along the entire U...

Apr222015

Department of Commerce: Improving our Planet Every Day

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Department of Commerce: Improving Our Planet Every Day

EnvironmentAbout the U.S. Department of Commerce

Today, the Department of Commerce is joining the international celebration of Earth Day at its Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB) in Washington, DC. Office of Facilities and...

Apr212015

BEA Tool Allows Businesses to Estimate the Economic Impact of Disasters

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BEA Tool Allows Businesses to Estimate the Economic Impact of Disasters

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When a disaster strikes, understanding the economic impact on the affected community is a key to developing a recovery plan. BEA’s regional input-output modeling, RIMS II,...

Apr212015

Commerce Secretary Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address at the American Meteorological Society’s Washington Forum

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today spoke about the need to evolve the National Weather Service during a keynote address at the American Meteorological Society’s...

Apr212015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces New Collaboration to Unleash the Power of NOAA's Data

EnvironmentDataAmerican Meteorological SocietyAmerica's Data AgencyOpen Cloud Consortium

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced a big data project with Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Microsoft Corp., and the Open Cloud...

Apr152015

Gag grouper. The Gulf of Mexico stock of gag grouper was rebuilt in 2014. (Credit: NOAA)

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U.S. Fisheries Continue to Rebuild; Overfishing and Overfished Numbers at All-Time Lows

EnvironmentU.S. Fisheries

The number of domestic fish stocks listed as overfished or subject to overfishing has dropped to an all-time low since 1997, when NOAA began tracking stock status, according...

Apr032015

Preparing for Tornado Season: The Importance of Tornado Awareness and Safety

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Preparing for Tornado Season: Plan Ahead and Know Where to Go

EnvironmentNational Climatic Data Center (NCDC)Storm Prediction Center

Eight tornadoes hit the United States last month, tying the record for the fewest tornadoes in March, according to preliminary data from the Storm Prediction Center. A...

Apr022015

Working to Stop Economic Disaster when Natural Disasters Strikes

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EDA: Working to Stop Economic Disaster when Natural Disasters Strikes

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Because of the hard work our communities and regions, our Nation has roared back from a great recession. We have transformed from a struggling economy in which 8 million jobs...

Mar272015

Economics: National Ocean Watch - Economic Sectors

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Get Quick Access to Statistics for Your Area’s Ocean and Great Lakes Economy

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Available for 30 coastal states and about 400 coastal counties, the ENOW Explorer provides ocean economy “report cards” that feature community facts, figures, and...

Feb122015

NOAA launches new deep space solar monitoring satellite

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NOAA Launches New Deep Space Solar Monitoring Satellite

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DSCOVR will give NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) forecasters more reliable measurements of solar wind conditions, improving their ability to monitor potentially...

Feb102015

Worldwide economic losses from IUU fishing from ships such as this are estimated to be between $10 billion and $23 billion annually. (Credit: U.S. Coast Guard)

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NOAA Identifies Six Nations Engaging in Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing

EnvironmentDr. Kathryn SullivanMagnuson-Stevens

Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere, and NOAA’s administrator at the SeaWeb Seafood Summit in New Orleans released a new NOAA...

Jan062015

NOAA Announces Significant Investment in Next Generation of Supercomputers

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NOAA Announces Significant Investment in Next Generation of Supercomputers

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced the next phase in the agency’s efforts to increase supercomputing capacity to provide more timely,...

Dec162014

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Presidential Task Force Issues Recommendations to Level Playing Field for U.S. Fishermen

EnvironmentU.S. Fisheries

Earlier today, the U.S. government took additional steps to level the playing field for legitimate U.S. fishermen, and ensure the vitality of marine fish stocks.

Dec182014

NOAA’s National Hurricane Center Implements New Products to Help U.S. Coastal Communities Become More Resilient

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NOAA’s National Hurricane Center Implements New Products to Help U.S. Coastal Communities Become More Resilient

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The 2014 hurricane season is over and, once again, no major hurricanes (Category 3 of higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale) struck the United States

Nov242014

NOAA: Atlantic Hurricane Season Stays Quiet as Predicted

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NOAA: Atlantic Hurricane Season Stays Quiet as Predicted

EnvironmentAtlantic Hurricane Season

The Atlantic hurricane season will officially end November 30

Nov212014

Remembering a Little Known Oil Spill with Out-Sized Impacts

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Remembering a Little Known Oil Spill with Out-Sized Impacts

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Ten years ago, there was an oil spill that you’ve probably never heard of.

Oct292014

Satellite view of Superstorm Sandy, 10-29-12

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Two Years after Sandy Landfall, Commerce Continues to Help Affected Communities

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In the two years since Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012, the Department of Commerce, through its National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),...

Oct282014

Deputy Secretary Andrews Emphasizes How National Weather Service Employees’ Work is Central to the Department’s Mission

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Deputy Secretary Andrews Emphasizes How National Weather Service Employees’ Work is Central to the Department’s Mission

EnvironmentOperational ExcellenceWeather forecastingEmployee Engagement

Deputy Commerce Secretary Bruce Andrews traveled to Kansas City, MO, yesterday to meet with National Weather Service (NWS) employees

Oct272014

Remarks at National Weather Service Employees Organization Convention, Kansas City, Missouri

EnvironmentOperational ExcellenceEmployee EngagementWeather forecasting

I’m here today because of how vital NOAA’s National Weather Service, its mission, and its people are to our country

Oct092014

Enhancing the Climate Resilience of America’s Natural Resources

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Enhancing the Climate Resilience of America’s Natural Resources

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Protecting our country’s natural resources also benefits communities and economies

Sep262014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Statement on President Obama Expanding the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument

Environment

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement on the President’s proclamation to expand the existing Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument

Sep152014

Sensors located around Los Angeles provide measurements of greenhouse gas mixing ratios of carbon dioxide, methane and carbon monoxide. Aircraft, mobile laboratories and satellites contribute remote-sensing measurement.

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Commerce’s NIST Megacities Project on Improving Accuracy of Greenhouse Gas Measurements Named ‘Project to Watch’ by United Nations

EnvironmentMegacities Carbon ProjectOpen for Business AgendaU.N. Global Pulse

A greenhouse gas field measurement research program developed by scientists at the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and several...

Sep112014

Updated “Whale Alert” iPad, iPhone app invites public to contribute to protection of West Coast whales

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Updated “Whale Alert” iPad, iPhone app invites public to contribute to protection of West Coast whales

EnvironmentWhale Alert

Mariners and the public on the U.S. West Coast can now use an iPad™ and iPhone™ to help decrease the risk of injury or death to whales from ship strikes.

Sep112014

NOAA Ship & National Aquarium Co-Host Star-Spangled Events & Tours

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NOAA Ship & National Aquarium Co-Host Star-Spangled Events & Tours

EnvironmentStar-Spangled SpectacularNational AquariumOkeanos Explorer

On Sept. 10, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, America’s Ship for Ocean Exploration, joined a parade of tall ships, Navy vessels, and other boats entering Baltimore Harbor as part...

Sep022014

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The Value of Government Weather and Climate Data

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The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) collects weather and climate data. As we noted in a recent Commerce Department report on...

Aug272014

Travel Journal: There’s No Place Like Nome!

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Travel Journal: There’s No Place Like Nome!

EnvironmentTrade and InvestmentClimate changeEconomic Development

Last week, I embarked on my first trip as Commerce Secretary to Alaska to see how the Last Frontier directly contributes to our economy, and how the U.S. Department of...

Aug222014

Secretary Pritkzer and NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan visited the Alaska Weather, Water and Ice Center which is the National Weather Service’s (NWS) main operations center in Anchorage, Alaska

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Commerce and NOAA Data Provide Critical Environmental Intelligence to Alaska

EnvironmentDr. Kathryn Sullivan

From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring, to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, the National Oceanic...

Aug212014

Secretary Pritzker meeting with CEOs representing the Alaska Native Corporations

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Secretary Pritzker: Commerce Department Helps Keep Alaska Open for Business

EnvironmentOpen for Business AgendaAmerican Indian and Alaska Native communities (AIAN)

The Department of Commerce is focused on creating the conditions for businesses to grow, hire, and strengthen the economy in all 50 states. This week, U.S. Secretary of...

Aug132014

NOAA-U.S. Coast Guard Exercise Aims to Improve U.S. Response, Capabilities to Deal with Future Contingencies in the Arctic

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NOAA-U.S. Coast Guard Exercise Aims to Improve U.S. Response, Capabilities to Deal with Future Contingencies in the Arctic

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s multi-year sea ice continues to disappear at a rapid rate, vessel traffic in the Arctic is on the rise.

Jul302014

EDA and the International Economic Development Council Create User-Friendly Tool to Help Communities Recover Their Economy after Disasters

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EDA and the International Economic Development Council Create User-Friendly Tool to Help Communities Recover Their Economy after Disasters

EnvironmentDataEconomic Recovery and Resiliency

Everyone sees the destruction caused by a natural disaster – the loss of life and property make headlines for weeks. But natural disasters can have lasting effects that don’t...

Jul292014

NIST Leads Nationwide Effort to Provide Tools and Guidance to Help U.S. Communities Become More Disaster Resilient

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Commerce's NIST Leads Nationwide Effort to Provide Tools and Guidance to Help U.S. Communities Become More Disaster Resilient

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Guest Blog Post by Stephen Cauffman, NIST Lead for Disaster Resilience. When disaster strikes . . .No other phrase may be more ominous, conjuring images of powerlessness,...

Jul242014

Supporting the Best Environment for U.S. Exporters

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Supporting the Best Environment for U.S. Exporters

EnvironmentTrade and InvestmentExports

One way the International Trade Administration (ITA) supports U.S. exporters is through specific teams of specialists who focus on specific industry sectors.

Jul232014

NOAA and Partners Provide Real-time Information to Keep Economic Activity Flowing in Port of Jacksonville

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NOAA and Partners Provide Real-time Information to Keep Economic Activity Flowing in Port of Jacksonville

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Our country’s port system is an essential driver of the U.S. economy and for connecting us to the rest of the world. Every day, U.S. ports and waterways handle millions of...

Jul182014

Assistant Secretary Williams announces $1 million EDA investment to help build the Austin’s [re]Manufacturing Hub Eco-Industrial Park. (L-R): Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Assistant Secretary Williams, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett.

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Building Infrastructure to Strengthen Environmental Resiliency

EnvironmentJay WilliamsEconomic Recovery and Resiliency

Environmental sustainability is a priority for the Department of Commerce and EDA. In the last 5 years alone, EDA has made more than 130 investments that support green...

Jul172014

A view of the Pacific coastline along Santa Monica, California

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Guidance Aims to Improve Community Resilience to Coastal Hazards

EnvironmentNational Climate AssessmentNational Coastal Zone Management ProgramEconomic Recovery and Resiliency

Do you live on or near the coast? According to the latest population data, more than 39 percent of Americans lived in coastal shoreline counties and the number is growing...

Jul092014

NOAA GOES East image of Hurricane Katrina, August 2005

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Improving Resilience by Building a Weather-Ready Nation

EnvironmentNOAA Weather RadioWeather-Ready Nation (WRN)Climate Resilience Toolkit

NOAA's mission of reducing loss of life, property, and the disruption from high impact weather and water-related events has existed since its inception. ...

Jul082014

Recreational boating, such as those shown in this marina, contribute to the economy of coastal communities

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Looking for Economic Information on Coastal Areas? Visit BEA’s Website

EnvironmentEconomic Recovery and Resiliency

How much economic activity is generated by a state in a coastal area? How much do people living in coastal areas earn?

Jul072014

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Commerce's NIST to Host Next Meeting on Developing a Collaborative Nationwide Disaster Resilience Framework

EnvironmentInnovationHurricane SandyClimate Action Plan

As part of President Obama's Climate Action Plan, Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is leading a collaborative nationwide effort to...

Jul032014

Providing Information for Emergency Preparedness as Author Approaches

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Providing Information for Emergency Preparedness as Arthur Approaches

EnvironmentJohn ThompsonNational Hurricane Center

As many Americans begin to prepare for Hurricane Arthur this week, the Census Bureau’s OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps provide federal, state and local officials...

Jul012014

Net-Zero Energy Residential Test Facility (NZERTF) in the snow

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NIST’s Net-Zero House Provides All Energy Needs for Family, Saving Thousands in Utilities

InnovationEnvironmentEnergy EfficiencyNet-Zero Energy Residential Test FacilityResearch and Development

The net-zero energy test house at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in suburban Washington, D.C., not only absorbed winter's best shot, it came...

Jun192014

NOAA harnesses digital technology to empower commercial innovation in nautical charts

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NOAA Harnesses Digital Technology to Empower Commercial Innovation in Nautical Charts

EnvironmentMyNOAAChartsOffice of Coast Survey

The nautical chart – that simple and so very complex map that enables safe navigation over millions of miles of coastal waters – is undergoing a revolution.

Jun162014

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Commerce in the Community: Watershed Capital Utilizes Impact Investing as an Innovative Approach to Sustainable Community Development

About the U.S. Department of CommerceEnvironmentSustainable Community DevelopmentCommerce in the Community

An interview with Shawn Lesser and Michael Whelchel, Co-founders and Partners at Watershed Capital Group. Prior to starting Watershed, Shawn sold institutional equities to...

May302014

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Working to Ensure Americans Remain Connected When Disaster Strikes

EnvironmentInnovationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)FEMATelecommunications

With the start of summer comes the beginning of the hurricane season along much of the U.S. coast. And with hurricanes comes the increased possibility that communications...

Jun032014

Countdown to Net Zero: NIST Test House Pursues Energy Surplus in Final Month

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Countdown to Net Zero: NIST Test House Pursues Energy Surplus in Final Month

InnovationEnvironmentNet-Zero Energy Residential Test FacilityResearch and Development

Heading into the final stretch of a year-long trial run, the experimental net-zero energy house at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg,...

May142014

NOAA Provides Environmental Intelligence to Keep Goods Moving Along Our Marine Highways

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NOAA Provides Environmental Intelligence to Keep Goods Moving Along Our Marine Highways

EnvironmentPhysical Oceanographic Real-time System

By weight, 75 percent of U.S. international trade moves through the nation’s ports and harbors. Those ports support, directly and indirectly, more than 13 million American...

May222014

NOAA Predicts Near-Normal or Below-Normal 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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NOAA Predicts Near-Normal or Below-Normal 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season

EnvironmentHurricane Awareness TourEl NinoClimate change

In its 2014 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued today, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a near-normal or below-normal season.

May192014

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NOAA Kicks Off Hurricane Awareness Tour

EnvironmentWeather-Ready Nation (WRN)Hurricane Awareness TourHurricane Hunter

This week, NOAA hurricane experts will visit five U.S. Gulf Coast cities aboard a NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft to raise awareness about storm threats and the danger of...

May082014

National Climate Assessment Underscores Urgent Need for Americans and Our Businesses to Prepare for Climate Change in the United States

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National Climate Assessment Underscores Urgent Need for Americans and Our Businesses to Prepare for Climate Change in the United States

EnvironmentNational Climate AssessmentClimate change

The effects of climate change on our planet are becoming more evident, and its impact on our communities, and key sectors of the economy, is becoming more profound.

May052014

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NOAA Invites Citizens to “Come Visit Us” at the Coastal and Ocean Places It Helps Protect

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Conserving coastal places provides economic benefits to local communities. For example, across all national marine sanctuaries, about $4 billion annually is generated in...

Apr292014

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Fishing’s Impacts Ripple across the Broader Economy

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Fishing is big business in the United States. From commercial fisheries to recreational and charter boat business owners, fishing contributes to the United States’ economy...

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