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US Plans to Dismantle Climate Science ‘Cornerstone’

The National Center For Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado.Photographer: Jen Lobo/iStock Editorial

It’s been labeled “scientific vandalism” and “a national security risk.” The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research has outraged scientists and policymakers.

Today’s newsletter looks at the implications of shutting down a climate research facility that’s key to providing data and analysis on everything from the ozone hole to hurricanes. A warning from Europe: the impact could be felt across the planet.