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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Annika Hammerschlag

Scientists warn Trump cuts could leave America blind to the next extreme weather disaster

Climate Trump Ocean Monitoring -

A bipartisan group of senators and two Democratic House committees have launched a fierce challenge against the National Science Foundation (NSF), demanding it reverse plans to dismantle a crucial ocean monitoring network.

House lawmakers have gone further, accusing the agency of acting illegally in its decision to decommission the system.

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