US EditionTrump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide and plant health
UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – The Trump Administration's budget cuts target NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatories, risking loss of critical greenhouse gas data used by scientists, farmers, and policymakers, costing $15 million annually.
- 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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US President Donald Trump's administration's efforts to thwart the fight against climate change are apparently taking a new shape these days.
NPR Whines As NASA Climate Change-Tracking Satellites Come Under Fire
When a leftist outlet like National Public Radio has a "Climate Desk," that can only mean it promotes "climate change" doom. On Monday, NPR climate correspondent Rebecca Hersher ("she/her") wrote an article under the headline "Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose." Hersher elaborated on her Morning Edition interview about the Trump administration's proposal to cut funding to the Orbiting Carbon Obs…
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Trump moves to shutter some NASA missions
The Trump administration is moving to shut down two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health, potentially shutting off an important source of data for scientists, policymakers and farmers.
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.
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