Fund US Weather & Climate Science
The United States has long been a world leader in climate and weather research. We developed the first computerized weather forecasts, the first computer models of the climate, and an unparalleled network of real-world measurements. Thanks to this work, we can now predict weather conditions days in advance, and impacts of human-caused climate change over the coming decades.
But now, the foundations of this success are under attack. The Administration is slashing funding for science, dismantling weather and climate labs which are critical for our forecasts, and giving political appointees veto power over what types of science get funded. These actions put the safety and security of the American people at risk and hurt the economic health of the nation.
Congress must defend weather and climate science by protecting the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), restoring full funding and staffing for federal science agencies, and opposing political interference in science. The Commerce, Justice, and Science committees in the House and Senate are currently discussing the proposed cuts and making these important decisions. Now is the time to make your voice heard.
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Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m your constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling to express my concern about funding and personnel cuts and program closures that hurt our weather and climate forecasts, endanger lives, and drive up costs for everyday Americans. I ask that [REP/SEN NAME]… [CHOOSE 1-3 options]:
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explicitly protect the National Center for Atmospheric Research in its current form. Much of the weather and climate science in this country relies on this critical lab, and dismantling it will endanger American lives and livelihoods; (and)
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restore full funding and staffing for federal science agencies—including NASA, the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the US Forest Service, and the National Weather Service—to their previous levels in this year’s appropriations process; (and)
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oppose the extreme measures proposed by the Office of Management and Budget, which would let political appointees make funding decisions instead of scientists, limit the types of science that can receive support, and severely restrict how scientists share their work with each other and with the public.
Funding US weather and climate science is critical for accurate and timely weather predictions and understanding and preparing for the impacts of climate change. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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