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NASA Layoffs Threaten Climate Science and Diversity Efforts

3/11/2025

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NASA is facing major layoffs, including the shutdown of its chief scientist office and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility branch. Acting director Janet Petro linked these cuts to a government restructuring aimed at efficiency. Critics warn that these decisions jeopardize NASA's commitment to climate science and diversity, casting a shadow over the agency's future.

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NASA is facing major layoffs, including the shutdown of its chief scientist office and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility branch. Acting director Janet Petro linked these cuts to a government restructuring aimed at efficiency. Critics warn that these decisions jeopardize NASA's commitment to climate science and diversity, casting a shadow over the agency's future.