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Shutdown Raises Fears of Scientific Data Loss, Climate Research Delays

"National Hurricane Center staff would normally be working on forecast improvements: 'We can't do any research and development for the next hurricane season.'"

"Even though the ideology of President Donald Trump's administration has been to deny climate science, communities across the country and institutions around the world have continued to rely on the U.S. government to grapple with the climate crisis.

Whether it's dealing with the devastating impacts of global warming, or supporting research efforts to better understand it, the government shutdown has abruptly stymied that work.

"The one thing that feels very different this time is it feels like there's no hope in sight," said Nicole Cantello, chief steward of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 704 in Chicago. "How this is going to end is not readily apparent.""

Marianne Lavelle reports for InsideClimate News January 10, 2019.

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"As Shutdown Continues, So Does Damage To U.S. Science" (Washington Post)

Source: InsideClimate News, 01/10/2019