Initially, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed a commitment to preserving NOAA's scientific functions; however, his later targeting of additional climate-related funding has raised concerns about the administration's true stance on climate science.

Specifically, the cuts include a significant 27% reduction in NOAA's overall funding, with the Oceanic and Atmospheric Research office facing a staggering 74% budget cut, jeopardizing the future of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) at Princeton University.

Established in 1955, the GFDL has been instrumental in developing advanced climate models that enhance the accuracy of weather predictions and climate forecasts, including significant events like Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Experts, including former NOAA executive Craig McLean, warn that these funding cuts could degrade the accuracy of climate predictions, potentially forcing the U.S. to revert to outdated methodologies from the 1950s.

Atmospheric scientist Don Wuebbles emphasizes that the cuts could severely hinder the U.S.'s ability to understand and predict climate change, posing dire consequences for infrastructure and public safety.

The dismantling of NOAA's climate modeling capabilities raises serious concerns about the U.S.'s future capacity to tackle climate-related threats and maintain its global leadership in climate science.

The proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) threaten crucial climate modeling and research, which could undermine national security and economic stability.

NOAA's climate data is essential for various sectors, including insurance, shipping, agriculture, and defense, contributing significantly to economic benefits and efficiency across the U.S. economy.

The potential loss of NOAA's climate models and data could jeopardize U.S. military operations and strategic planning, particularly in conflict zones, according to security policy experts.

Moreover, other key agencies such as the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the Department of Energy, which also play vital roles in national climate modeling, are at risk of similar funding cuts, threatening the overall landscape of climate research.