Climate-Science

Trump administration purges 8,000+ climate web pages from federal agencies

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Within first two weeks of Trump’s term, administration removed over 8,000 web pages from 12+ government websites including EPA removing “Climate Change” from homepage navigation and EJScreen environmental justice tool. NOAA climate data also targeted. 70% more changes than first …

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NOAA faces 27% budget cut with research office eliminated

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration faces 27% budget cut with Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research effectively eliminated, dismantling climate science infrastructure and weather forecasting capabilities.

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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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