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Arctic Report Card Withdrawn | Seattle News
The Trump administration is pulling back from the Arctic Report Card — NOAA’s flagship annual climate assessment since 2006 — halting federal coordination while keeping raw data accessible. Scientists and institutions like the University of Alaska Fairbanks now face a daunting challenge without government backing, as the report’s absence threatens global climate awareness at a critical time. Senator Lisa Murkowski and environmental advocates warn this move undermines vital research, especially as Arctic changes ripple worldwide, impacting weather, oceans, and communities. It’s part of a…
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