Blue Hill Observatory Highlights Climate Science Amid Political Challenges
The Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center in Milton, Massachusetts, one of America's oldest weather observatories, continues to provide valuable climate data using traditional methods. Despite political challenges and budget cuts affecting federal weather institutions, Blue Hill remains operational as a private nonprofit. The observatory has maintained a continuous record of weather data for 141 years, using analog tools like mercury barometers and hygrometers. This long-term data is crucial for climate research, offering insights into historical weather patterns and the impact of climate policies.