The Pentagon is pulling the plug on sharing crucial weather satellite data with civilian agencies and researchers—data that's been used for everything from hurricane tracking to crop planning. This move could leave scientists and meteorologists scrambling for alternatives, potentially impacting weather forecasts and disaster preparedness.

Editor’s Note: Weather data isn’t just about checking if you need an umbrella—it’s vital for agriculture, aviation, and emergency response. Losing military-sourced satellite intel could weaken forecasting accuracy, especially for extreme events. The decision raises questions about transparency and whether civilian agencies will get stuck with gaps in critical climate monitoring.