Trump Fires 400 Climate Scientists, 2027 US Climate Report at Risk Amid Growing Crisis
In a sweeping and controversial move on April 28, the Trump administration dismissed nearly 400 scientists working on the National Climate Assessment (NCA) a congressionally mandated climate report considered vital for shaping U.S. environmental and infrastructure policy. The decision has cast serious doubt over the upcoming 2027 NCA edition, which now faces both funding and staffing uncertainty.
The National Climate Assessment, last published in 2023, has long served as a scientific backbone for government agencies, city planners, and industries adapting to climate risks. Its models look decades ahead, forecasting everything from sea level rise to extreme weather patterns, and helping communities make informed decisions. With its latest edition reporting over $1 billion in extreme weat...