Trump Administration Scales Back National Climate Assessment, Raising Concerns About Its Future
The Trump administration has taken steps to scale back the National Climate Assessment, a comprehensive report on climate change impacts in the U.S. The cancellation of funding for coordinating the assessment, along with other changes, has raised concerns about its future.
The administration has ended support for the logistical work of the National Climate Assessment, leading to the cancellation of a contract with ICF International. This company had been instrumental in coordinating the assessment, and its departure raises doubts about the completion of the Sixth National Climate Assessment, scheduled for 2028.
The Trump administration has previously suggested eliminating the National Climate Assessment and removing scientists involved in its production. This latest move follows a pattern of reduced support for climate change research and assessment. However, Congress has mandated the publication of the Sixth National Climate Assessment, leaving its future uncertain without ICF International's continued involvement.
Adding to these concerns, the administration has also cut funding for cooperative agreements between U.S. universities and federal agencies focused on studying Earth systems and climate change. This reduction in support could hinder the scientific community's ability to contribute to the National Climate Assessment and other critical research efforts.
The Trump administration's actions, including the cancellation of funding for coordinating the National Climate Assessment and cuts to university-federal agency cooperative agreements, have raised questions about the future of this crucial report. While Congress has mandated its publication, the departure of ICF International and reduced funding for research could make its completion challenging.
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