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What are the immediate consequences of the potential closure of the GFDL and its broader impact on climate research?

The US government's budget cuts threaten the closure of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), a leading climate research institute. The GFDL's closure would eliminate crucial climate modeling projects and expertise developed over decades, impacting future climate predictions and understanding of extreme weather events. This decision follows a broader pattern of cuts to NOAA climate research programs.