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NOAA Disbands Climate Team, Sparks Fears of Bias

6/14/2025

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has disbanded its Climate.gov content team, sparking fears of political interference during the Trump era. This pivotal climate science resource faces the threat of halting new publications, as former employees allege that the layoffs compromise the site’s neutrality and undermine its scientific credibility.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has disbanded its Climate.gov content team, sparking fears of political interference during the Trump era. This pivotal climate science resource faces the threat of halting new publications, as former employees allege that the layoffs compromise the site’s neutrality and undermine its scientific credibility.