Two leading scientific organizations announced plans to proceed with the National Climate Assessment following the Trump administration's dismissal of nearly 400 authors, emphasizing the importance of climate change research.
Trump Administration's Climate Report Dismissed, But Scientists Forge Ahead
Trump Administration's Climate Report Dismissed, But Scientists Forge Ahead
Agencies to Publish Original Research Despite Administration's Challenges
In a significant move last week, the Trump administration dismissed almost 400 contributors to the National Climate Assessment (NCA), declaring that the report's scope would undergo a comprehensive review. This decision placed the future of the pivotal climate report, which informs the nation on climate changes and potential solutions, into uncertainty. However, the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society quickly responded, declaring their intention to publish the authors' original work as planned.
Brandon Jones, president of the American Geophysical Union and a program director at the National Science Foundation, highlighted the necessity of protecting communities and posed a commitment to advancing the science needed to tackle the growing threats of climate change. "This collaboration ensures critical research aligns with global efforts to find solutions," Jones asserted.
The NCA serves as a key resource, synthesizing the latest scientific findings on climate change and its consequences for the United States. With five editions already released since the year 2000, the sixth version is now anticipated for early 2028. Despite the federal report being mandated by Congress, the organizations' new initiative aims to maintain focus on climate science and public awareness.
The administration’s rationale for dismissing the authors cited a reevaluation of the report's scope under the Global Change Research Act of 1990, which established the U.S. Global Change Research Program. Yet, since then, staffing and funding were significantly reduced, igniting concerns among climate scientists about the continuation of federal climate research efforts. As of now, the White House has not issued a comment regarding the ongoing situation.
Brandon Jones, president of the American Geophysical Union and a program director at the National Science Foundation, highlighted the necessity of protecting communities and posed a commitment to advancing the science needed to tackle the growing threats of climate change. "This collaboration ensures critical research aligns with global efforts to find solutions," Jones asserted.
The NCA serves as a key resource, synthesizing the latest scientific findings on climate change and its consequences for the United States. With five editions already released since the year 2000, the sixth version is now anticipated for early 2028. Despite the federal report being mandated by Congress, the organizations' new initiative aims to maintain focus on climate science and public awareness.
The administration’s rationale for dismissing the authors cited a reevaluation of the report's scope under the Global Change Research Act of 1990, which established the U.S. Global Change Research Program. Yet, since then, staffing and funding were significantly reduced, igniting concerns among climate scientists about the continuation of federal climate research efforts. As of now, the White House has not issued a comment regarding the ongoing situation.
