Closure of US institute will do immense harm to climate research

The Trump administration, through White House budget director Russell Vought, announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, labeling it a source of 'climate alarmism.' This laboratory has been pivotal in advancing scientific understanding of weather and climate since its establishment in 1960.

The Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns over the center's alleged promotion of climate alarmism. This decision has raised alarms among local officials, including Governor Jared Polis, who warned that the dismantling could jeopardize public safety and critical climate research efforts.

The Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, which has been a key institution in climate science. This decision is framed as a response to concerns over the center's promotion of what the administration labels 'climate alarmism.'

U.S. diplomats have requested an exemption from a European Union law aimed at regulating methane emissions, arguing that the legislation would negatively impact American oil and gas companies. This request follows a deal signed by the Trump administration, in which the EU committed to purchasing American gas in exchange for tariff relief.