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Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Names Ginger Zee 2021 National Weatherperson of the Year
Nonprofit recognizes ABC Chief Meteorologist for year-round contributions to education, disaster safety, and resilience
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ABC s Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee as the
National Weatherperson of the Year award coincides with the celebration of
National Weatherperson s Day on February 5, the birthday of the pioneering weather observer John Jeffries. Jeffries work in the 1780s paved the way for many aspects of meteorology today.
Finalists and winners are selected based on qualitative evaluation and public polling. The award committee cited Ginger s excellence in forecasting and commitment to preparing the public for high impact weather events like tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and winter storms. Her loyal fans also praised her kindness, passion for others, and spirit of service.
Damage sustained at the Arecibo Observatory 305-meter telescope. (Credit: UCF)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, December 28, 2020 Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced today signed an Executive Order to establish as public policy the reconstruction of the Arecibo Observatory radio telescope so that it resurfaces as a world-class educational center.
“We all remember when on the morning of December 1, we heard the tragic news when the radio telescope platform fell. For 57 years, this world-renowned facility functioned as a research facility capable of scientific discovery and contributions to national security, scientific research, education, as well as a tourist attraction. The government of Puerto Rico is convinced that the collapse of the radio telescope brings an opportunity to redesign it, taking into consideration the lessons learned and the recommendations of the scientific community to make it relevant for decades. That it can be rebuilt and can once again be a world-class center for f
More than a dozen earthquakes reported in Puerto Rico on Christmas Eve including one measuring 4 8 orlandosentinel.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from orlandosentinel.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.