In response to the recently announced plans from the White House to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), AIBS has joined the American Meteorological Society and other scientific societies in a letter to President Trump expressing strong support for NCAR and the full breadth of scientific research undertaken by NCAR scientists.
“Sending various parts of NCAR to other cities will isolate expertise and reduce the synergies and enhanced productivity that results when people work together,” the letter reads. “NCAR is an incredible resource and losing it would hurt the economic health of the nation and the safety of its people. A better option would be to work to maintain and strengthen NCAR, including through enhanced cooperation with Federal science agencies, academic institutions, and private sector researchers.”
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