Trump Administration’s Cut to NASA Climate Missions Risks America’s Environmental Security
The Trump administration’s move to defund critical NASA missions that track carbon dioxide and plant health ignores the vital role these satellites play in safeguarding America’s environment and economy.
In a decision that raises alarm across scientific and policy circles, the Trump administration is pushing to terminate two vital NASA missions designed to monitor carbon dioxide levels and plant health globally. This maneuver, framed as aligning with budget priorities, effectively cuts off some of the most precise data sources tracking greenhouse gases—a strategic blow not only to climate science but also to American national security and economic stability. How Does Cutting Off Carbon Data Threaten Our Nation? The Orbiting Carbon Observatories, launched in 2014 and complemented by instruments on the International Space Station since 2019, provide unmatched precision in...
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