Trump administration moves to dismantle leading climate and weather research center

"The center's work is used by governments, universities, emergency planners and the private sector for forecasts and disaster response planning. Its sophisticated Community Earth System Model underpins international climate assessments and much of U.S. policy. The federally funded research center employs about 830 staff, making it one of the largest consortia of scientists who study weather, climate and Earth systems using advanced models and supercomputers in the world."

"The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a leading climate and weather research institution in Boulder, Colo. NCAR's weather forecasts, climate models and atmospheric data are vital to research, emergency planning and industries from aviation to insurance. Scientists warn that its closure would leave millions vulnerable to worsening wildfires and hurricanes and undermine U.S. scientific competitiveness."

"Russell Vought, director of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, made the surprise announcement in a Tuesday evening post on X. "This facility is one of the largest sources of climate alarmism in the country," Vought wrote. "A comprehensive review is underway & any vital activities such as weather research will be moved to another entity or location.""

The Trump administration announced a move to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colo., and indicated vital weather research would be relocated. NCAR provides weather forecasts, climate models and atmospheric data used by governments, universities, emergency planners and industries from aviation to insurance. NCAR's Community Earth System Model underpins international climate assessments and much U.S. policy. The federally funded center employs about 830 staff and operates advanced models and supercomputers. Scientists warn closure would undermine U.S. scientific competitiveness and leave millions more vulnerable to worsening climate hazards.

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