The Trump administration and Elon Musk have initiated significant changes within the federal government, targeting NOAA after USAID. Reports indicate that NOAA staff must cease contact with foreign nationals, undermining international collaboration in fields essential for weather and fisheries management. The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 highlights NOAA for downsizing and privatization, despite experts warning that such changes could negatively affect data collection. NOAA's critical services include the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center, which serve the entire nation, emphasizing the agency's underappreciated importance in everyday life.
"Everyone relies on NOAA, whether you realize it or not. The services that NOAA provides are essential to the country's infrastructure and daily life."
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