Trump Administration Faces Backlash for Shutting Down NASA’s Vital Greenhouse Gas Missions
In a bold move, the Trump administration plans to end NASA's crucial satellite missions Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) -2 and -3, which are vital for monitoring global carbon dioxide levels and plant health. Critics, including scientists and politicians, argue that the decision undermines climate science and U.S. leadership in space-based Earth observation. Congress is pushing back, with debates heating over the legality and prudence of these cuts.
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