White House plan to break up iconic U.S. climate lab moves forward

The White House plan to break up the iconic U.S. climate lab accelerates a contentious move that could fragment a $2.3 billion research infrastructure spanning 20 states. This proposal threatens 3,000+ scientists and 40% of the lab's current projects, including satellite-based carbon monitoring and climate modeling. If enacted, it would cut climate research output by an estimated 35% within two years, based on historical data from similar agency restructures. The plan's timeline targets a 2028 completion, but legal challenges may slow it down.