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April 29, 2025

Trump Administration Dismisses Scientists Writing National Climate Assessment
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The Trump administration has dismissed some 400 researchers involved in
putting together the National Climate Assessment. The flagship
governmental report is designed to help local and federal authorities
respond to the evolving climate crisis and is published every few years
by congressional mandate. The sixth edition of the assessment was
scheduled to be released in 2028, though its publication is now in
question.

In related news, federal cuts ordered by Elon Musk's DOGE operation have
canceled Ameri Corps' National Civilian Community Corps, which places
over 2,000 young people in community nonprofits or in disaster recovery
roles.


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