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Trump Cuts 400 Scientists, Threatens U.S. Climate Research

5/8/2025

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The Trump administration's decision to dismiss nearly 400 scientists from the National Climate Assessment threatens vital climate research in the U.S. Coupled with drastic funding cuts, this move has alarmed organizations like the American Geophysical Union, who fear it could diminish America's role in global climate science and hinder international cooperation.

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The Trump administration's decision to dismiss nearly 400 scientists from the National Climate Assessment threatens vital climate research in the U.S. Coupled with drastic funding cuts, this move has alarmed organizations like the American Geophysical Union, who fear it could diminish America's role in global climate science and hinder international cooperation.