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Trump Administration Aims to Dismantle Key Climate Research Center

12/27/2025

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado.
Budget Director Russell Vought labeled NCAR as a source of "climate alarmism."
Kim Cobb and Matthew Cappucci expressed concern, noting NCAR's role in weather forecasting and understanding climate change.
They warned dismantling NCAR could hinder scientific progress and negatively impact communities facing climate-related disasters.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado.
Budget Director Russell Vought labeled NCAR as a source of "climate alarmism."
Kim Cobb and Matthew Cappucci expressed concern, noting NCAR's role in weather forecasting and understanding climate change.
They warned dismantling NCAR could hinder scientific progress and negatively impact communities facing climate-related disasters.