In 1958, scientist Charles David Keeling began monitoring atmospheric CO2 levels at the Mauna Loa Observatory, revealing the impact of human activity on climate. This vital research site employs advanced technology to analyze greenhouse gases, contributing significantly to climate science. However, proposed budget cuts by the US Department of Government Efficiency threaten its operations, risking the loss of invaluable data. Experts warn that closing the observatory would damage global climate research and eliminate crucial insights that satellites cannot provide.
"The groundbreaking work helped shape modern climate science, and the observatory is still one of the world's key stations for continuous monitoring of atmospheric CO2."
"International scientists warn the loss to global climate research would be huge if the observatory closes. Mauna Loa has an incredible data record about how things interact in the atmosphere."
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