Trump Administration Ends Funding for Arctic Climate Report

Why it matters locally: While the Arctic is geographically distant, climate change impacts, such as sea-level rise and ocean acidification, documented by reports like the Arctic Report Card, have direct implications for Hawaii's coastal communities and marine ecosystems.

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WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has discontinued funding for the Arctic Report Card, a long-established initiative collecting research on the Arctic region. The Arctic Report Card documents changes in the area, which researchers identify as the fastest-warming place on Earth. William Brangham spoke with glaciologist Twila Moon, the editor of the Arctic Report Card, regarding the funding cessation. This decision by the administration affects a specific scientific research effort. The Arctic Report Card has served as a consistent source of data on environmental shifts within the Arctic. Its funding termination represents an administrative action concerning scientific research.