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Jul 3, 10:11

Trump Administration Shuts Down National Climate Assessment Website

The Trump administration shut down the website hosting the National Climate Assessments, a series of reports providing crucial climate change data for U.S. communities, hindering preparedness efforts and potentially exacerbating climate-related risks.

Trump Administration Shuts Down National Climate Assessment Website

The Trump administration shut down the website hosting the National Climate Assessments, a series of reports providing crucial climate change data for U.S. communities, hindering preparedness efforts and potentially exacerbating climate-related risks.

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How does the loss of these reports disproportionately affect smaller communities and what are the consequences?

The shutdown of the website reflects a broader pattern of the Trump administration's efforts to downplay or disregard climate change science. This action removes a key resource for communities, particularly smaller cities and rural areas, lacking resources to conduct independent climate risk assessments, potentially exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. The reports' accessibility was crucial for informing urban planning, business decisions, and public preparedness strategies.

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May 2, 19:16

AMS and AGU Launch Joint Climate Change Initiative After NCA Author Dismissals

Following the dismissal of all authors working on the National Climate Assessment, the American Meteorological Society and the American Geophysical Union launched a joint initiative to publish a special collection of peer-reviewed articles on climate change in the United States, covering observation...

AMS and AGU Launch Joint Climate Change Initiative After NCA Author Dismissals

Following the dismissal of all authors working on the National Climate Assessment, the American Meteorological Society and the American Geophysical Union launched a joint initiative to publish a special collection of peer-reviewed articles on climate change in the United States, covering observation...

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How will this new initiative address the disruption caused by the dismissal of all authors from the National Climate Assessment?

The initiative responds to the disruption of the NCA process. AMS and AGU, with their extensive networks and established journals, provide a platform for continued climate research and dissemination of findings to inform policy and public understanding. This collaborative effort aims to fill the gap left by the halted NCA and ensure the continuation of vital climate science.

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May 3, 04:09

Scientists Launch Supplemental Climate Research Collection After Mass Dismissals

Following the Trump administration's dismissal of nearly 400 scientists from the National Climate Assessment, the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society announced a plan to publish a supplemental collection of climate research focusing on the United States to ensure that ...

Scientists Launch Supplemental Climate Research Collection After Mass Dismissals

Following the Trump administration's dismissal of nearly 400 scientists from the National Climate Assessment, the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society announced a plan to publish a supplemental collection of climate research focusing on the United States to ensure that ...

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What are the potential long-term implications of this independent collection of climate research for the transparency, accessibility, and influence of climate science in policymaking and public discourse?

This supplemental collection of climate research, driven by the dismissal of scientists from the National Climate Assessment, could become a significant resource for policymakers and businesses. The collaborative effort, while potentially lengthy, underscores the commitment of the scientific community to providing comprehensive climate data, regardless of political influence. The long-term impact could be increased transparency and public access to climate information.

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