The Trump administration is reportedly considering a drastic reduction of NOAA's workforce from 12,000 to 6,000 employees, alarming former officials and congressional members. This significant cut could severely impact the agency's ability to deliver essential climate and weather information, crucial for the U.S. economy. Former NOAA administrator Craig McLean criticized the plan as reckless and without regard for its mission. The discussions might be linked to a larger conservative agenda targeting climate research, as emphasized in the Project 2025 policy proposal. Communication of these changes has been intentionally kept verbal to mitigate leaks and intimidate staff.
The goal is to just crush [it] with a hammer, hard blows, and shrink that federal workforce.
NOAA's products include the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, managing fisheries and providing vital data used globally.
The looming cuts to NOAA's workforce are being communicated verbally to staff to avoid leaks, indicating a strategy of intimidation.
NOAA has been targeted by conservatives and the fossil fuel industry for its climate change research, a reason for proposed cuts.
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