What the US Would Lose If It Eliminates the National Center for Atmospheric Research

What the US Would Lose If It Eliminates the National Center for Atmospheric Research

“I think there's a great loss for the wrong reasons. There's no good reason for dismantling this or tearing it down,” a former NASA chief scientist says.Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on EarthFrom our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with former NASA chief scientist Waleed Abdalati.

Former NASA Scientist Warns Against Dismantling National Climate Research Center

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, faces an uncertain future as budget discussions threaten its continued operation. The federally funded institution has served as a cornerstone of climate science for decades, providing critical assessments of climate risks and developing response strategies to our changing environment. Waleed Abdalati, former NASA chief scientist, strongly opposes any potential dismantling…