Colorado's Weather Science Under Fire: What's at Stake?

The Trump administration is targeting Colorado's top weather research labs. The Office of Management and Budget wants to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder. They claim NCAR is spreading "climate alarmism" and pushing a "green new scam. " This is a big deal. For over 50 years, Colorado has been a hotspot for weather and climate research. NCAR and four NOAA labs in Boulder do important work. They help us predict extreme weather. This includes wildfires, droughts, and floods. The president's plans could shut these labs down or cut their funding. This would hurt our ability to prepare for disasters.A former NOAA lab director recently retired. They worked on predicting extreme weather. Their research helps protect important infrastructure. This includes nuclear facilities and dams. It also helps manage water in dry regions. The administration's actions are pushing top scientists out of government jobs. This could mean losing important expertise. NCAR and NOAA labs provide key weather and climate data. The administration seems to want to ignore this data. The future impacts of weather disasters will show the importance of this research. Lives, property, and the economy depend on it. Congressman Joe Neguse is fighting to protect these labs. He introduced legislation to boost NOAA funding. Congress should take action to protect these vital institutions.