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politics2 months ago

Court Blocks Dismantling of Weather Research Center, but Fallout Remains

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, but disruption is already underway: staff are leaving, equipment is being sold, and key projects are paused as part of a broader effort to defund climate research, led by OMB Budget Director Russ Vought. The move has drawn bipartisan concern and could reshape U.S. weather and climate science, with implications for funding and leadership across agencies.

via Politico|
#budget-cuts#climate-research#ncar
Denver Judge Blocks NCAR Breakup Over Process Flaws and Brain Drain
science2 months ago

Denver Judge Blocks NCAR Breakup Over Process Flaws and Brain Drain

A federal judge in Denver issued a 38-page injunction blocking the federal government’s plan to divest NCAR’s Wyoming-based supercomputing center and hand it to the University of Wyoming, ruling NSF’s decision flawed and likely to harm operations. The move, framed by UCAR as politically motivated retaliation, risks expert losses and disruption to atmospheric research, prompting continued litigation while the center’s operations are protected for now.

via The Colorado Sun|
#colorado#judiciary#ncar
Judge halts federal bid to break up Boulder NCAR supercomputer over retaliation concerns
politics2 months ago

Judge halts federal bid to break up Boulder NCAR supercomputer over retaliation concerns

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the NSF from transferring the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center away from UCAR, finding the move arbitrary and likely retaliatory against Colorado in connection with Tina Peters and Gov. Polis. The ruling preserves the status quo while UCAR's lawsuit proceeds and criticizes the agency for offering no performance justification and for limiting public comment. The decision protects essential weather and climate research used by federal agencies and industry, and represents a notable legal setback for the administration's NCAR restructuring effort.

via KUSA.com|
#boulder#judiciary#ncar
Colorado NCAR partners sue to halt bid to dismantle Boulder lab
politics5 months ago

Colorado NCAR partners sue to halt bid to dismantle Boulder lab

Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research consortium (UCAR) filed a federal lawsuit against the National Science Foundation and the Trump administration, alleging political retribution aimed at dismantling NCAR by divesting its operations, gagging officials, and privatizing weather and space-weather functions. The suit seeks to stop the dismantling, restore contracts, lift gag orders, and end onerous reporting requirements, arguing the actions threaten NCAR’s mission and Boulder-based jobs (about 1,400 people).

via The Colorado Sun|
#climate-research#colorado#lawsuit
UCAR Sues to Block Trump Plan to Dismantle Boulder NCAR
politics5 months ago

UCAR Sues to Block Trump Plan to Dismantle Boulder NCAR

A consortium of universities (UCAR) filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle Boulder’s National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), arguing the reorganization is retaliatory and illegal under federal law. The suit targets multiple federal agencies, contending actions such as transferring NCAR’s supercomputer, cutting climate research funding, gag orders on staff, and a proposed sale of NCAR’s headquarters amount to retaliation against Colorado. UCAR warns the move threatens national security, public safety, and the U.S. lead in weather and space weather research; NCAR, founded in 1960 and employing about 820 people, provides data used by universities and industries worldwide.

via The Denver Post|
#climate-research#dismantling-ncar#ncar
Colleges sue to block federal plan to dismantle NCAR, the U.S.'s leading climate research center
science5 months ago

Colleges sue to block federal plan to dismantle NCAR, the U.S.'s leading climate research center

A coalition of universities led by UCAR filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s plan to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), alleging a coordinated campaign against Colorado over political disputes. The suit accuses agencies of gag orders, cutting funding, and moving NCAR’s supercomputing facilities, arguing the actions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and threaten national security and the nation’s leadership in weather and space weather modeling and forecasting.

via NBC News|
#climate-research#federal-agencies#lawsuit
policy5 months ago

UCAR sues federal agencies over actions impacting NCAR operations

UCAR filed a federal lawsuit in the District of Colorado against NSF, NOAA, DOC, OMB and their directors, alleging constitutional violations and violations of the Administrative Procedure Act stemming from agency actions against NCAR/UCAR. The suit seeks to halt the actions, declare them unlawful, and obtain an injunction to protect NCAR/UCAR’s operations and mission, noting potential threats to national security, public safety, economic prosperity, and the U.S. lead in weather and space weather modeling. UCAR says it will not comment further while the litigation proceeds.

via University Corporation for Atmospheric Research|
#administrative-procedure-act#federal-agencies#lawsuit
Protests Erupt Against Trump’s Plan to Dismantle NCAR
environment8 months ago

Protests Erupt Against Trump’s Plan to Dismantle NCAR

Hundreds of protesters in Boulder rallied against the Trump administration's plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), citing its crucial role in climate and weather research, and vowing to fight the decision through legislative and legal means. The move has sparked significant community and political opposition due to NCAR's contributions to meteorology and climate science, and concerns over the loss of federal funding and jobs.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#climate#environment#ncar
Trump Administration Plans to Dismantle Key Climate Research Center
science8 months ago

Trump Administration Plans to Dismantle Key Climate Research Center

The Trump administration announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, citing a review and claims of climate alarmism, which has faced strong opposition from scientists, lawmakers, and local officials who warn it could undermine vital weather and climate research crucial for public safety and understanding Earth's systems.

via ABC News|
#boulder#climate-change#ncar
Trump Administration Plans to Dismantle Key U.S. Climate Research Center in Colorado
science8 months ago

Trump Administration Plans to Dismantle Key U.S. Climate Research Center in Colorado

The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, citing concerns over 'woke' initiatives and ideological pursuits, which has sparked criticism from climate scientists and Colorado officials who emphasize its importance for weather and climate research. The decision is part of a broader effort to reshape federal science programs related to climate and energy.

via AP News|
#climate#colorado#ncar