Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Trump Plans to Dismantle Climate Research Center
The Trump government wants to close a big science center called NCAR that studies the climate.
They say it spreads too much worry about climate change.
But some people, like a governor, scientists, and other experts, say this is a bad idea because the center helps with important weather research and keeps people safe.
The president has said before that he doesn't believe in climate change.
The center has been around for a long time and does important work.
The government says they will move some of the work to other places, but the people who work there say this will be a big loss for science.
Some people think the closure might be because the governor didn't do what the president wanted.
The Trump administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) over concerns of 'climate alarmism'.
NCAR, established in 1960 in Boulder, Colorado, is a leading climate and planetary science research institution.
Operations deemed 'vital' will be moved to other entities or locations.
Opponents, including Governor Jared Polis, scientist Kevin Trenberth, Michael Mann, Katharine Hayhoe, and Antonio Busalacchi, argue that dismantling NCAR will result in a major loss of scientific research and put public safety at risk.
President Trump has sought to roll back clean energy and climate initiatives, referring to climate change as a 'con job' and 'biggest hoax', and the closure might be politically motivated.
- Who
- The Trump administration, specifically Russ Vought, and opponents including Governor Jared Polis, scientist Kevin Trenberth, Michael Mann, Katharine Hayhoe, and Antonio Busalacchi
- What
- Plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) over concerns of 'climate alarmism'
- When
- Announced on Tuesday, with immediate commencement of moves to dismantle
- Where
- Boulder, Colorado, USA
- Why
- Concerns over 'climate alarmism' and plans to roll back clean energy and climate initiatives, possibly due to political motives
Supporters of NCAR
Trump Administration
Importance of NCAR
Supporters of NCAR
NCAR is crucial for climate and planetary science, playing key roles in weather forecasts, air quality predictions, and models of natural disasters.
Trump Administration
NCAR is a major source of 'climate alarmism' and needs to be dismantled.
Impact of Closure
Supporters of NCAR
Closing NCAR would be catastrophic for climate science and undermine the nation's standing in the field.
Trump Administration
Vital functions of NCAR will be moved to other entities or locations.
Political Motives
Supporters of NCAR
The closure might be politically motivated due to Governor Jared Polis' refusal to release Tina Peters from prison.
Trump Administration
The White House denies any political motives and focuses on eliminating 'green new scam research activities.'
- Center Name
- National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Established
- 1960
- Announced By
- Russ Vought, White House Office of Management and Budget Director
- Opposition
- Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Kevin Trenberth (NCAR scholar), Michael Mann (Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media), Katharine Hayhoe (atmospheric scientist), Antonio Busalacchi (president of the NCAR’s parent group)
- President's Stance
- Donald Trump has referred to climate change as a 'con job' and 'biggest hoax'
