Meteorologist Profiles
Earth Gauge partners with meteorologists throughout the country. What makes these scientists unique, and how do they communicate environmental and climate science to their audiences? Learn more about our participants by reading the following Q&As.
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Mike Buresh, Chief MeteorologistCBS47/FOX30 Jacksonville, Florida “I feel strongly that water conservation and water quality is one of the most critical environmental topics for Jacksonville and surrounding areas. I have reported on this topic on-air as have some of our reporters … “ Read Mike’s Q&A with Earth Gauge. |
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Chris Franklin, MeteorologistWVUE-TV, FOX 8 New Orleans, Louisiana “Weather was not and is not my only interest in the sciences. So the perfect career choice was a television meteorologist where I have the opportunity to explain the forecast … and cover various other sciences … “ Read Chris’ Q&A with Earth Gauge. |
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Rusty Kapela, Warning Coordination MeteorologistNational Weather Service Weather Forecast Office Milwaukee/Sullivan, Wisconsin “Part of my role as a Warning Coordiantion Meteorologist is to manage our outreach program, and the Earth Gauge email topical messages and seasonal weather radio ‘tip’ messages make it very easy to send information to our partners, customers and the general public … “ Read Rusty’s Q&A with Earth Gauge. |
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Sarah Long, MeteorologistWGME-TV, CBS 13 Portland, Maine “I try to be a constant resource for our newsroom, making producers and the news director aware that they have someone in house that can speak to the science/environment stories they are working on …” Read Sarah’s Q&A with Earth Gauge. |
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Joe Murgo, Chief MeteorologistWTAJ-TV, CBS 10 Altoona, Pennsylvania “If you read the news wires, you realize that there is a lot of information that is incomplete, inaccurate or misleading for reporters. I feel that I can fill a hole and help to educate people … “ Read Joe’s Q&A with Earth Gauge. |
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Dan Satterfield, Chief MeteorologistWHNT-TV, CBS 19 Huntsville, Alabama “The Climate Facts have been a great addition to my science journal online, and I get frequent feedback from viewers about the science I mention. I use Earth Gauge facts frequently on social media like Facebook and Twitter. These outlets reach a demographic that does not tend to watch local TV news as much … “ Read Dan’s Q&A with Earth Gauge and watch a video to learn how he incorporates climate information into his on-air broadcasts. |
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Jennifer Zeppelin, Meteorologist and Environmental ReporterKCNC-TV, CBS4 Denver, Colorado “While the idea isn’t new that meteorologists can be tapped as the station scientist, I think with the recent changes in climate patterns and more awareness about our Earth, news management teams across the country are looking to us to address what’s going on … “ Read Jennifer’s Q&A with Earth Gauge and watch an on-air segment in which she incorporates Earth Gauge information. |
