The Goddard Institute for Space Studies, nestled above the iconic Tom's Restaurant in NYC, has played a vital role in climate and space research since 1966. Under the Trump administration, the lab's lease will end on May 31, displacing staff and jeopardizing crucial climate monitoring efforts. Dr. James Hansen, a key figure in climate science, criticized this decision, linking it to the administration's broader agenda to cut funding for NASA's Earth sciences. The closure raises concerns over the future of climate research and the implications of the government's stance on environmental issues.
The Goddard Institute for Space Studies has been crucial to humanity's understanding of climate and the universe, but is now being shut down by the Trump administration.
Dr. James Hansen, the 'godfather of climate science,' criticized the Trump administration for wanting to cut NASA's Earth science budget in half, calling it 'crazy.'
The history of the GISS is storied, having alerted the world to global heating and aided missions to Venus and Jupiter, yet it seems of little importance now.
With GISS's closure set for May 31,460 staff face an uncertain future, highlighting the administration's disregard for climate science amidst its budget cuts.
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