Trump Cuts Climate Funding, Pauses Princeton Grants

The Trump administration has decided to cut approximately $4 million in federal funding for climate research at Princeton University, citing that the programs promote 'exaggerated' climate threats and contribute to 'climate anxiety' among youth, which conflicts with the administration's priorities. These cuts affect three key initiatives: the Cooperative Institute for Modeling the Earth System, Climate Risk, and Advancing Prediction, which focus on predicting climate change impacts such as sea-level rise and water availability. The decision follows a thorough review by the Department of Commerce, aligning with broader efforts to reduce government spending on climate research perceived as inconsistent with the administration's agenda. Additionally, as part of a wider investigation, the Trump administration has paused $210 million in grants to Princeton over concerns of antisemitism on campus. The cuts are part of a larger pattern of funding reductions to climate research and education across multiple federal agencies.