Tag #Us Government Cuts

What are the immediate consequences of the Trump administration's NOAA staff cuts on Australia's weather forecasting and climate science capabilities?

The Trump administration's decision to cut 880 NOAA employees, with plans for 1000 more, severely impacts global weather forecasting and climate science. Australia, heavily reliant on NOAA data for weather prediction and climate modeling, faces degraded forecasting accuracy and hampered climate projections. This data loss affects El Niño/La Niña forecasting and Antarctic research, jeopardizing public safety and economic stability.