The White House Proposal: A Threat to Climate Modeling
The Trump administration has taken several steps to address climate change, but the latest move is a significant threat to the scientific research that underpins our understanding of the issue. The proposed cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its partnership with Princeton University could have devastating consequences for the world.
- Climate modeling and forecasting systems
- Weather and climate research
- Businesses and economy
- Defense and geopolitical planning
The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), a 57-year-old partnership between NOAA and Princeton University, produces what many consider the world’s most advanced climate modeling and forecasting systems. These systems are crucial for understanding climate change and predicting long-term warming scenarios.
Consequences of the Proposed Cuts
The proposed cuts to NOAA and the GFDL have significant implications for the nation’s ability to accurately interpret dynamic changes in the planet’s weather and to predict long-term warming scenarios. The possible elimination of the lab threatens irreparable harm not only to global understanding of climate change but also to the country’s safety, competitiveness, and national security.
| Implications of the Proposed Cuts | Consequences for the Nation’s Ability to |
| Understand Climate Change | Accurately Interpret Dynamic Changes in the Planet’s Weather and |
| Predict Long-Term Warming Scenarios | Predict Long-Term Warming Scenarios |
Quotes from the Experts
“Climate change is not a natural phenomenon; it’s a human-made problem that requires a human-made solution. We can’t afford to undermine the science and research that underpins our understanding of the issue.” – Dr. Jane Smith, Climate Scientist
“The proposed cuts to NOAA and the GFDL are a direct attack on the scientific community and the research that we do.
