Free Weather Data which we all take for granted, may not be free anytime soon if a bill by the National Weather Service passes.
“”NOAA’s actions threaten the continued success of the commercial weather industry,” Santorum said in a Senate session last week. “It’s not an easy prospect for a business to attract advertisers, subscribers, or investors when the government is providing similar products and services for free.”
Initial reactions to the legislation have been mixed. Supporters say that the bill will let the National Weather Service focus on its core mission – forecasts and warnings. However, some have criticized the bill as a pander to the commercial weather industry.”
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