The Trump administration's decision to dismiss nearly 400 contributors and coauthors of the National Climate Assessment, mandated by law to be published every four years, jeopardizes the report's timely completion and perceived credibility. This assessment, vital for guiding climate-related policies by local, state, and federal entities, relies on extensive contributions from scientists and experts. The process includes reviews by 14 federal agencies and public comments, overseen by the Global Change Research Program. Following this dismissal, the White House indicated the assessment is being re-evaluated, which introduces uncertainty about future contributions and the report's publication by 2028.
The Trump administration is dismissing nearly 400 contributors and coauthors of the National Climate Assessment, raising concerns about its timely publication and credibility.
The National Climate Assessment is crucial for informing climate policy and is used by various levels of government, as well as private and nonprofit sectors.
The White House stated that the assessment is under re-evaluation and has released all current participants, hinting at potential future contributions.
The entire process of creating the National Climate Assessment is extensive and involves multiple federal agencies and public engagement.
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