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.
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- 1. 1960 — NCAR is founded in Boulder, Colorado as a federally funded research center.
- 2. Mid-December — OMB Director Russ Vought posts on X announcing plans to 'break up' NCAR, citing 'climate alarmism.'
- 3. Immediately after — USA Today reports the administration may fully close NCAR’s Mesa Laboratory.
- 4. Days later — The National Science Foundation announces a structural review and solicits stakeholder input.
- 5. Subsequently — Colorado Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper block a spending package pending language to protect NCAR funding.
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