Trump Administration Cancels Contract for Key Federal Climate Report

The termination of ICF International's contract halts the production of the National Climate Assessment, disrupting federal climate research and interagency coordination.

The White House has ended its contract with ICF International, the consulting firm responsible for coordinating the National Climate Assessment and the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP).
This decision effectively stops the production of the National Climate Assessment, a critical report on climate change impacts required by Congress every four years.
The cancellation disrupts interagency collaboration across 15 federal agencies that relied on the USGCRP for coordinated climate research and resources.
Critics argue the move reflects a broader political agenda to curtail independent climate research and align federal policies with fossil fuel interests.
Climate scientists and experts warn that the lack of updated, comprehensive climate assessments will hinder informed decision-making on climate risks and adaptation strategies.