The Political Dismantling of America's Iconic Climate Lab
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The White House is dismantling the premier U.S. climate research lab, sparking a scramble for its assets and raising concerns about the future of atmospheric science.
Efforts to restructure, downsize, or modernize government institutions, including civil service reform, efficiency initiatives, and debates over the proper size and role of government.
The White House is dismantling the premier U.S. climate research lab, sparking a scramble for its assets and raising concerns about the future of atmospheric science.

DOGE’s resignation incentives drove a historic, one-in-eight reduction of the federal workforce in 2025.