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Funding Cuts Halt Climate Research at U.S. Geological Survey

11/26/2025

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Funding cuts to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASC) halted research on climate resilience, invasive species, and sustainable water management.
The CASC have faced budget zeroing since the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Projects in Texas, Hawaii, and the Northeast are affected, delaying the invasive plant database initiative.
Proposed congressional budgets seek to restore funding and support continued climate adaptation work.

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Story summary

Funding cuts to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASC) halted research on climate resilience, invasive species, and sustainable water management.
The CASC have faced budget zeroing since the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Projects in Texas, Hawaii, and the Northeast are affected, delaying the invasive plant database initiative.
Proposed congressional budgets seek to restore funding and support continued climate adaptation work.