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Trump Administration Dismisses Key Scientists, Threatens Climate Report

4/29/2025

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The Trump administration's decision to dismiss key scientists from the National Climate Assessment threatens the crucial report mandated by Congress. This assessment, a vital tool since 2000, examines the far-reaching effects of global warming on health, agriculture, and the economy. With the sixth report now under re-evaluation, the future of climate insights hangs in the balance.

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The Trump administration's decision to dismiss key scientists from the National Climate Assessment threatens the crucial report mandated by Congress. This assessment, a vital tool since 2000, examines the far-reaching effects of global warming on health, agriculture, and the economy. With the sixth report now under re-evaluation, the future of climate insights hangs in the balance.