In brief
The Trump administration has abruptly dismissed all researchers involved in the crucial National Climate Assessment, raising concerns about the report's future. The decision to release experts from their roles places the required Congressional report on the effects of climate change into doubt. Since the year 2000, these assessments have guided public and private sector responses to challenges posed by climate change. The researchers involved were informed that future opportunities may arise, but current efforts seem effectively halted, prompting fears that the assessment's progress could be significantly stalled. Experts warn that eliminating all contributors essentially terminates any momentum towards the next report, originally expected in early 2028.
