JohnnyYou » 06 Jul 2025, 7:03 am » wrote: ↑
I will concede that this does appear to be a unique event that is not related to any degraded forecast due to DOGE Cuts.
And it does appear you are correct, NOAA has not been cut... yet. It does not seem prudent to me with climate change occurring.
AI Overview
Yes, the Trump administration, referred to as "DOGE" in the context of your query, has proposed significant budget cuts for NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). These cuts, detailed in the proposed 2026 budget, involve substantial reductions in research, grant programs, and other initiatives. Specifically, there are plans to eliminate funding for climate-dominated research, data, and grant programs.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Overall Budget Reduction:
The proposed budget would slash NOAA's annual budget by roughly $1.5 billion, a 30% cut compared to the previous year.
Workforce Reduction:
The administration also plans to eliminate 17% of NOAA's workforce.
Climate Research Elimination:
The proposed budget calls for zero funding for climate research and the elimination of several NOAA climate-related programs, including climate laboratories and regional climate data efforts.
Specific Program Cuts:
The cuts extend to various programs, such as those managed by the Office of Education in Mission Support and multiple programs within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR).
Termination of Contracts:
The administration has already terminated a $5.9 million contract for environmental consulting support services.
Impact on the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has been particularly affected, with staff layoffs, contract cancellations, and restrictions on international exchanges.
Consequences:
These cuts have raised concerns about the potential impact on public safety, especially as hurricane season approaches, and the ability of the NWS to provide timely and accurate weather forecasts.
The proposed cuts are part of a larger trend of budget reductions targeting scientific agencies and research programs under the Trump administration.
The proposed cuts are part of a larger trend of budget reductions targeting scientific agencies and research programs under the Trump administration.
Apologies for taking thread vaccine off track. We better quit while we are ahead Buffalo
I am an anti-covid vaxxer!!! Didn't and won't take the vax!!! 4 years ago as a 68 yo with COPD I got the **** from a hunting buddy of mine. At my MD doctor brother's advice, I had dosed myself with the "horse paste" Ivermectin twice 4 and 2 days before exposure. 2 days later I woke up and could not smell or taste but felt fine...no fever, aches, etc. Had a regular doctors appointment 2 days later and tested positive for the ****. Could smell and taste a week later. Aside from all the lies and **** about Ivermectin, IT WORKS!!!
Off "track" one more time however, I live in Central Texas north of the flooding and devastation. I have had only 3 inches of rain (raining now). But I live on the edge of a steep hill and could never flood, even with an unlikely 20 inches of rain. That said, I DO NOT believe in man-made climate change. The earth's climate has been changing for 4 BILLION years without man's influence. AS proof of my non-belief, I refer to the many, many predictions of climate catastrophe over the years that were simply untrue and never happened.
33 Climate Predictions That Never Happened (A History of Inaccuracy) - Survival World