The Department of Government Efficiency's impact under Elon Musk has severely affected the U.S. Antarctic Program, leading to funding cuts and layoffs. This jeopardizes ongoing research projects that are crucial for understanding climate change and other scientific inquiries. The National Science Foundation, responsible for managing Antarctic operations, has recently seen firings of essential program managers, creating uncertainty about the future of U.S. presence in Antarctica. Experts warn that even temporary disruptions in operations could have long-lasting effects on research continuity and geopolitical dynamics in the region.
Even brief interruptions will result in people walking away and not coming back. It could easily take decades to rebuild.
I have no idea what we do without them, referring to the NSF program managers who are crucial for Antarctic project communication.
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