White House Proposal Could Gut Climate Modeling the World Depends On
a year ago
- #science-policy
- #climate-change
- #NOAA-funding-cuts
- The Trump administration is taking steps to eliminate climate change regulations and funding, undermining climate science.
- Proposed cuts to NOAA threaten the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), a leading climate modeling lab.
- NOAA's funding could be slashed by 27%, with a 74% cut to its Oceanic and Atmospheric Research office.
- Loss of GFDL and NOAA's climate models could set back U.S. climate preparedness and global scientific leadership.
- NOAA's data is critical for industries, national security, and disaster response, saving billions annually.
- Defense and intelligence agencies rely on NOAA's climate models for strategic planning and threat assessment.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick previously supported NOAA but later suspended climate-related grants.
- Cuts to NOAA could degrade U.S. competitiveness, safety, and resilience to climate-driven risks.