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Earth Networks CEO Discusses Extreme Weather with BBC World News

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Earth Networks

From ice storms on the East Coast, severe drought on the West Coast, floods in Brazil to extreme heat in Australia — the weather seems to be getting wilder. Is this the new normal? And is this the face of climate … Continue reading →

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Big Data Gets a Close-Up in New Book

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Earth Networks

By WeatherBug Sr. Meteorologist, James West A new book, “The Human Face of Big Data,” now available, takes a look at how real-time information is used to make instant life and death decisions or provide insight into all types of … Continue reading →

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Super Storms and Extreme Weather

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Earth Networks

Super Storms and Extreme Weather: Earth Networks – WeatherBug CEO Bob Marshall talks severe weather on ABC World News in a news segment by ABC Meteorologist Ginger Zee.

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Earth Networks Talks Extreme Weather on Capitol Hill

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Earth Networks

By Greg Douglas, Director of Business Development, Earth Networks Earth Networks is a member of Oxfam America’s new Partnership for Resilience and Environmental Preparedness (PREP) alliance – a group of companies with a deep interest in supporting responsible business practices … Continue reading →

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Local Data Powers IBM’s Deep Thunder

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Earth Networks

– by John Bosse, Director of Energy & Government Services, Earth Networks Through our partnership with IBM, Earth Networks had been providing data from our global weather network for use in IBM’s Deep Thunder project. For the initiative, we have … Continue reading →

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2011: Looking Back on the Costliest Year for Weather Disasters

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Earth Networks

– by Mark Hoekzema, Chief Meteorologist Twelve major weather events in 2011 caused more than 1,000 deaths and over $52 billion in damages, making last year the costliest on record for weather disasters in the U.S. (For a complete review … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Extreme Weather

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Earth Networks

– by Amena Ali, CMO A new report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (available at http://ipcc-wg2.gov/SREX/) explores the connection between climate change and its possible impact on society. In the report, UN scientists state that we … Continue reading →

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