Trump's plan to shut down weather and climate center triggers lawsuit
4 hours ago
- #Climate Research
- #Trump Administration
- #NCAR
- A consortium is suing the Trump administration over plans to shut down the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).
- NCAR is a key research center for atmospheric studies, including weather forecasting and climate change, supported by government funding.
- The Trump administration labeled NCAR as 'woke' and a source of 'climate alarmism,' leading to plans for its dismemberment.
- The lawsuit alleges the shutdown is politically motivated, stemming from President Trump's displeasure with Colorado and its governor.
- NCAR, located in Boulder, Colorado, is managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), a nonprofit representing over 130 educational institutions.
- NCAR's facilities include research aircraft and a supercomputing center, used by graduate students, post-docs, and faculty for collaborative projects.