However, work on the next NCA will be paused, raising fears that it may be delayed, altered to downplay climate change, or not published at all.

This move aligns with Project 2025, a policy framework advocating for reduced control over the U.S. Global Change Research Program and promoting diverse viewpoints in climate reporting.

Experts anticipate potential legal challenges to the suspension of the assessment, given its congressional mandate.

Concerns have been raised that a small group of volunteers cannot adequately replace the comprehensive efforts required for the NCA.

The NCA informs decisions related to planning, infrastructure, and public health across various government levels and private sectors.

Prominent climate scientists worry that the report could become a vehicle for discredited climate change myths, lacking useful information for the public.

Dr. Mijin Cha expressed concern about the potential for misleading information in a future report under the Trump administration, especially given the legal obligation to produce the assessment by the end of 2027.

The urgency of the report is underscored by the fact that the U.S. has faced 27 billion-dollar weather-related disasters in the past year, highlighting the need for effective climate action.

The Trump Administration has dismissed the authors of the National Climate Assessment (NCA), jeopardizing access to essential climate science information.

This decision, communicated to contributors in an email on April 28, 2025, indicates a reevaluation of the report's scope and releases participants from their roles.

Since its inception in 2000, the NCA has been a vital resource for understanding climate impacts in the U.S., informing lawmakers, businesses, and local governments about climate resilience.

The upcoming report, initially scheduled for release in late 2027 or early 2028, is crucial for preparing communities for the increasing risks posed by climate change, including extreme weather events.