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Trump Budget Cuts Threaten Crucial Climate Research

5/13/2025

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NOAA Faces Budget Cuts

The creation of NOAA in the 1970s was a pivotal moment for climate science, but proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration now jeopardize vital research and funding. This threatens essential long-term atmospheric data, such as the Keeling Curve, risking a devastating setback for global climate efforts and years of collaborative progress.

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U.S. Cuts Jeopardize Science

The U.S. administration's drastic funding cuts to vital agencies like the NSF and CDC are jeopardizing scientific research, resulting in thousands of lost grants and a brain drain of talented scientists heading overseas. This alarming trend signals a troubling shift away from objective science, prioritizing political agendas over the pursuit of knowledge.

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NOAA Faces Budget Cuts

The creation of NOAA in the 1970s was a pivotal moment for climate science, but proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration now jeopardize vital research and funding. This threatens essential long-term atmospheric data, such as the Keeling Curve, risking a devastating setback for global climate efforts and years of collaborative progress.

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