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NOAA Under Fire: Climate Grants at Risk Amid Trump Orders

2/11/2025

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) faces scrutiny as it must evaluate climate change grants following President Trump's executive orders, sparking fears of cancellations. The Commerce Department's directive to review grants for "climate science" aligns with Project 2025's controversial push to dismantle NOAA and privatize the National Weather Service, raising alarms about the future of climate research.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) faces scrutiny as it must evaluate climate change grants following President Trump's executive orders, sparking fears of cancellations. The Commerce Department's directive to review grants for "climate science" aligns with Project 2025's controversial push to dismantle NOAA and privatize the National Weather Service, raising alarms about the future of climate research.