Trump Administration Proposes Deep Cuts to NOAA and NASA Climate Programs

New reductions threaten global weather forecasting and climate monitoring as international concerns grow over a 10% drop in critical data.

The Trump administration has already cut NOAA staffing, deleted key climate data, and reduced weather balloon observations by 10%.
Proposed 2026 budget plans include slashing NOAA's research funding by up to 75%, potentially eliminating its Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.
NASA's climate monitoring programs, which use satellite data to study climate change, are also targeted for significant cuts in the upcoming budget.
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) warns these cuts are weakening international partnerships built over five decades.
Global weather forecasting and climate science are at risk, with experts warning of reduced disaster preparedness and compromised environmental monitoring.