U.S. Global Change Research Program

Climate Programs Dismantled - NOAA Faces 27% Budget Cut, Hundreds of Jobs Eliminated

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Major systematic dismantling of climate research infrastructure: NOAA’s budget cut by 27%, with Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) budget slashed from $485 million to $171 million. Approximately 1,029 jobs to be eliminated, disrupting critical weather forecasting, climate …

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Climate Programs Dismantled - NOAA Faces 27% Budget Cut

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On July 15, 2025, the federal government implements massive budget cuts to climate research, effectively dismantling NOAA’s research capabilities. The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) is completely eliminated, with the budget line reading zero dollars for climate research. …

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U.S. Global Change Research Program dismantled with staff removed

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Trump administration dismantled 35-year-old U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) end of January 2025. Federal employees removed Tuesday, ICF International contract severed. Nearly 400 scientists informed Monday their services no longer needed for National Climate Assessment. Project …

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