Impact of Staff Cuts at NOAA

SOURCE www.npr.org
Ongoing staff cuts at NOAA, ordered by the Trump administration, could endanger core missions like weather forecasting. Thousands of employees, including at the National Weather Service, have been affected. Experts warn of potential impacts on weather forecasts, maritime safety, and climate research.

Key Points

  • Ongoing staff cuts at NOAA could endanger core missions like weather forecasting
  • Thousands of employees, including at the National Weather Service, have been affected
  • Experts warn of potential impacts on weather forecasts, maritime safety, and climate research