What is another word for national centers for environmental information?
Pronunciation: [nˈaʃənə͡l sˈɛntəz fɔːɹ ɛnvˌa͡ɪɹənmˈɛntə͡l ˌɪnfəmˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) is a government agency that collects, manages, and disseminates environmental data to support informed decision-making and research. Synonyms for the NCEI include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP), and the National Weather Service (NWS). Other synonyms that may be used to refer to the NCEI include the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), and the Environmental Data and Information Service (EDIS). These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the same organization or its various sub-agencies and divisions.
