The Trump administration has dismissed hundreds of workers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the US's leading climate research agency. Employees were informed via email that their jobs would end immediately, impacting probationary employees and risking critical climate research and public safety.

Key Highlights

Mass Layoffs: Affected approximately 10% of NOAA's workforce.
Broad Impact: Cuts hit extreme weather forecasting, climate data analysis, and fisheries management.
Backlash: Lawmakers and scientists call the move "cruel and thoughtless."

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Expert Reactions

Dr. Juan Declet-Barreto criticized the decision, suggesting Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick may have misled Congress. Former NOAA officials warned the layoffs could pose serious risks to American safety and international standing.

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