Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle NCAR Climate Lab
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Washington — The Trump administration announced this week that it will break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns of "climate alarmism," OMB Director Russ Vought said on social media. USA Today reported the plan could include closing NCAR’s Mesa Laboratory, while UCAR said it had not received detailed briefings. The National Science Foundation opened a review of NCAR’s structure and will seek input from partners. Colorado’s U.S. senators blocked a funding package pending protections for NCAR. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- 1960 — NCAR is founded in Boulder, Colorado as a federally funded research center.
- Mid-December — OMB Director Russ Vought posts on X announcing plans to 'break up' NCAR, citing 'climate alarmism.'
- Immediately after — USA Today reports the administration may fully close NCAR’s Mesa Laboratory.
- Days later — The National Science Foundation announces a structural review and solicits stakeholder input.
- Subsequently — Colorado Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper block a spending package pending language to protect NCAR funding.
- Articles Published:
- 11
- Right Leaning:
- 2
- Left Leaning:
- 1
- Neutral:
- 8
- Distribution:
- Left 9%, Center 73%, Right 18%
Private weather and research contractors, and institutions selected to absorb NCAR functions, could gain contracts, funding, and operational roles if the lab’s activities are relocated or outsourced.
NCAR scientists, meteorologists, emergency managers and communities relying on NCAR models and observations would face disrupted research continuity, potential loss of institutional expertise, and degraded forecasting support during and after any breakup.
Coverage of Story:
From Left
Colorado's U.S. senators hold up appropriations package over NCAR's future
The Colorado SunFrom Center
Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle NCAR Climate Lab
The Straits Times The Korea Times The Daily Press Inside The Star-Studded World Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH) KTAR News Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH) AxiosFrom Right
Trump administration moves to dismantle key US climate research centre
thesun.my Internewscast Journal
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