A coalition of scientists rejects the Trump administration's efforts to halt the National Climate Assessment, asserting the necessity of climate action.
**Trump Administration's Dismissal of Climate Report Authors Sparks Scientific Defiance**
**Trump Administration's Dismissal of Climate Report Authors Sparks Scientific Defiance**
Two prominent scientific organizations commit to publishing climate data despite federal pushback.
As the Trump administration moves to dismiss nearly 400 authors contributing to the National Climate Assessment (NCA6), major U.S. scientific bodies are stepping up to ensure the publication of vital climate research. In an email sent last week, the administration announced a review of the report's scope, putting the future of this key climate document in jeopardy.
In response, the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society have declared their intention to release the authors' work as initially planned. Brandon Jones, president of the American Geophysical Union and a program director at the National Science Foundation, emphasized the critical need to protect communities from climate change risks. He stated, "This collaboration provides crucial pathways for researchers to come together to tackle climate change."
The National Climate Assessment, a comprehensive evaluation of the effects of climate change on the U.S., has been published five times since 2000, with the sixth edition slated for early 2028. The newly announced initiative will not replace the federally mandated report but aims to continue the vital dialogue surrounding climate science.
The White House has not yet commented on the scientific organizations’ decision to move forward. Previously, the administration cited the Global Change Research Act of 1990 as a reason for reevaluating the report, coinciding with significant staff and funding cuts to the U.S. Global Change Research Program in April.
By rejecting the federal dismissal and aligning with climate scientists' urgent call to action, these organizations signal a commitment to transparency in the face of political obstacles. As the discussion on climate change persists, the importance of reliable and unimpeded scientific research remains crucial for the nation’s future.
In response, the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society have declared their intention to release the authors' work as initially planned. Brandon Jones, president of the American Geophysical Union and a program director at the National Science Foundation, emphasized the critical need to protect communities from climate change risks. He stated, "This collaboration provides crucial pathways for researchers to come together to tackle climate change."
The National Climate Assessment, a comprehensive evaluation of the effects of climate change on the U.S., has been published five times since 2000, with the sixth edition slated for early 2028. The newly announced initiative will not replace the federally mandated report but aims to continue the vital dialogue surrounding climate science.
The White House has not yet commented on the scientific organizations’ decision to move forward. Previously, the administration cited the Global Change Research Act of 1990 as a reason for reevaluating the report, coinciding with significant staff and funding cuts to the U.S. Global Change Research Program in April.
By rejecting the federal dismissal and aligning with climate scientists' urgent call to action, these organizations signal a commitment to transparency in the face of political obstacles. As the discussion on climate change persists, the importance of reliable and unimpeded scientific research remains crucial for the nation’s future.
