BANGOR DAILY NEWS • February 16, 2025
As a scientist, I am deeply alarmed by the news that NOAA was asked to supply a list of active climate-related grant funding to the Trump administration. This request raises alarms about potential cuts to critical climate research and mitigation efforts. Climate-related research funded by federal agencies supports climate monitoring, weather forecasting, and cutting-edge science. This research highlights vulnerable resources where the need for intervention is highest and is critical to mounting an effective response to climate change and understanding the potential risks. I urge policymakers, scientists, and the public to push for continued federal funding of climate research and, in doing so, reaffirm that scientific research is essential for safeguarding our communities from climate change. ~ Alexis Garretson, Hampden