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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten NOAA's Essential Services

2/15/2025

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Under President Trump's administration, NOAA is bracing for drastic budget cuts and potential layoffs that could halve its workforce. Experts are sounding alarms, fearing that these changes threaten vital weather forecasting and climate research, endangering public safety and economic stability. This move is part of Project 2025, which seeks to dismantle NOAA's crucial services.

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Under President Trump's administration, NOAA is bracing for drastic budget cuts and potential layoffs that could halve its workforce. Experts are sounding alarms, fearing that these changes threaten vital weather forecasting and climate research, endangering public safety and economic stability. This move is part of Project 2025, which seeks to dismantle NOAA's crucial services.