Trump administration prioritizes fiscal responsibility over Big Government climate science
08/09/2025 / By Willow Tohi
Trump administration proposes ending NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatories (OCO) missions in 2026 budget.
NASA claims the missions are “beyond their prime” and realign with presidential priorities.
Scientists warn closing OCO could cripple climate, agriculture data critical for global food security.
Congressional Democrats challenge administration’s legal right to terminate approved missions.
International partners and private donors scramble to save one instrument on the International Space Station.
https://www.climate.news/2025-08-09-trump-prioritizes-fiscal-responsibility-over-climate-science.html
