The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is facing substantial staff cuts, potentially losing a fifth of its employees.
These job losses, coupled with recent departures, threaten NOAA's capacity to deliver critical weather forecasts and environmental monitoring.
This drastic downsizing is a direct result of the Trump administration's broader federal budget cuts, creating significant concerns.
With hurricane season nearing, the reduced workforce could severely compromise NOAA's ability to protect communities and mitigate potential disasters.
