From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with former NASA chief scientist Waleed Abdalati.
The federally funded National Center for Atmospheric Research, or NCAR, in Boulder, Colorado, has assessed the risks and possible responses to the changing climate for decades.
But in November, the Trump administration de...
This decision is part of a larger pattern of political interference in scientific research, particularly regarding climate change. The reorganization of the NCAR as a private entity raises concerns about its continued funding and independence, as well as potential conflicts of interest. The move could also signal a broader shift away from evidence-based policy-making, with potentially damaging consequences for public health, safety, and the environment.