All NCA6 Contributors Dismissed by Trump Administration

The Trump administration has dismissed all contributors, nearly 400 scientists and experts, working on the Sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA6), the main federal report guiding U.S. climate policy. The dismissal was communicated via email, citing a reevaluation of the NCA6's scope under the Global Change Research Act of 1990, with no timeline for reengagement. This unprecedented move puts the future of the report, due in 2028, in serious doubt and has sparked widespread criticism from scientists. The National Climate Assessment provides critical guidance for agencies, lawmakers, and businesses on climate-related risks, and its disruption is regarded as politically motivated. Critics warn that sidelining the report could benefit the fossil fuel industry at the expense of public health and economic security. The White House has not responded to requests for comment.