Summary
The Trump administration is dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado, which is a major federal research center on climate change. The White House plans to redistribute the lab's weather research functions and has criticized the lab for its current research directions. The move has met with opposition from scientists and politicians who argue that NCAR's research is crucial for understanding and preparing for severe weather and climate change.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration is dissolving the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado.
- NCAR houses the largest federal research program on climate change.
- White House budget director Russ Vought announced a comprehensive review of the lab.
- Activities like weather research will be moved to a different entity or location.
- NCAR's research supports predictions and responses to severe weather and natural disasters.
- The lab is managed by a nonprofit group for the National Science Foundation.
- Critics, including scientists and Colorado politicians, argue that dismantling NCAR risks important scientific advancements.
- President Trump’s administration aims to restore the lab's focus to its original purpose.
