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Trump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide and plant health
UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – The Trump administration aims to cut NASA's budget by ending two satellites that provide critical greenhouse gas data, despite their $15 million annual operating cost and high-quality output.
- President Trump's budget request eliminates funding for NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide emissions and plant health.
- The missions helped scientists discover that the Amazon rainforest emits more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, while boreal forests absorb more.
- Scientists warn that terminating these missions is 'extremely shortsighted' as the observations are critical for managing climate change impacts.
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Trump moves to end NASA missions measuring carbon dioxide and plant health
The Trump administration wants to end two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health. The move would potentially shut off an important source of data for scientists, policymakers and farmers.
Trump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide – ‘No money for Orbiting Carbon Observatories, which can precisely show where carbon dioxide is being emitted’
BY TAMMY WEBBER Updated 6:59 PM EDT, August 6, 2025 Share The Trump administration is moving to shut down two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health, potentially shutt…
Two Nasa missions observe how and where carbon dioxide is emitted and absorbed on Earth. Observations provide important data on the climate crisis. US President Trump now wants to torpedo research.
Trump budget seeks to shut down NASA missions measuring carbon dioxide, crop health
The Trump administration is moving to terminate two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health, a decision that could cut off a vital source of data for scientists, policymakers, and farmers. The president’s budget request for the 2026 fiscal year includes no funding for the Orbiting Carbon Observatories. These missions are capable of precisely tracking where carbon dioxide is being emitted and absorbed and monitoring cr…
NASA Satellite Missions Face Closure Amid Climate Concerns | Science-Environment
NASA Satellite Missions Face Closure Amid Climate Concerns The Trump administration is moving forward with potential termination of two NASA missions critical for monitoring climate change factors such as greenhouse gas emissions and plant health. This decision, part of the fiscal year 2026 budget request, aims to align with the President's priorities but has sparked concerns from scientists, policymakers, and farmers.NASA announced that the Orb…
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