US EditionTrump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide and plant health
UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – The Trump administration aims to cut NASA's budget by ending two satellites that provide critical greenhouse gas data, despite their $15 million annual operating cost and high-quality output.
- President Trump's budget request eliminates funding for NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide emissions and plant health.
- The missions helped scientists discover that the Amazon rainforest emits more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, while boreal forests absorb more.
- Scientists warn that terminating these missions is 'extremely shortsighted' as the observations are critical for managing climate change impacts.
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Trump moves to end NASA missions measuring carbon dioxide and plant health
The Trump administration wants to end two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health. The move would potentially shut off an important source of data for scientists, policymakers and farmers.
Trump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide – ‘No money for Orbiting Carbon Observatories, which can precisely show where carbon dioxide is being emitted’
BY TAMMY WEBBER Updated 6:59 PM EDT, August 6, 2025 Share The Trump administration is moving to shut down two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health, potentially shutt…
Trump administration officials have recently asked NASA to end two missions, which are very useful for climate change monitoring.
Two Nasa missions observe how and where carbon dioxide is emitted and absorbed on Earth. Observations provide important data on the climate crisis. US President Trump now wants to torpedo research.
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