Trump administration cuts to NOAA hamper climate research and extreme weather response

Budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have reduced the U.S. government's ability to forecast and respond to extreme weather, according to former officials and scientists, amid warnings of heightened El Niño risk

First covered Oct 27, 2026 · 4:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Trump administration cuts to NOAA hamper climate research and extreme weather response — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

15d Guardian Environment Trump’s cuts have exposed US to ‘cascade’ of El Niño dangers, experts warn — President has taken an axe to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, stalling climate research on and response to extreme weather events Sweeping…

Primary sources

cpc.ncep.noaa.gov Climate Prediction Center: ENSO Diagnostic Discussion

More coverage from around the web

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ebsco.com Trump administration pushes ahead with NOAA climate and weather cuts.

Appeared in: 2026-10-27 (#11)

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