Trump Admin Plans Sweeping Cuts to Climate Research
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The Trump administration plans drastic budget cuts to NOAA and NASA, significantly impacting climate change research. Internal documents reveal a proposed $1.3 billion cut to NOAA, effectively eliminating its research office and slashing funding for climate, weather, and ocean programs. NASA faces a 20% budget reduction, with deeper cuts targeting planetary, earth, and astrophysics research, jeopardizing ongoing missions like the Nancy Grace Roman telescope. Former agency officials express deep concern, highlighting the potential for loss of life and economic consequences. While the proposal isn't final, its severity reveals the administration's stance on climate science.
The Trump administration plans drastic budget cuts to NOAA and NASA, significantly impacting climate change research. Internal documents reveal a proposed $1.3 billion cut to NOAA, effectively eliminating its research office and slashing funding for climate, weather, and ocean programs. NASA faces a 20% budget reduction, with deeper cuts targeting planetary, earth, and astrophysics research, jeopardizing ongoing missions like the Nancy Grace Roman telescope. Former agency officials express deep concern, highlighting the potential for loss of life and economic consequences. While the proposal isn't final, its severity reveals the administration's stance on climate science.
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