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Trump canceled the 'National Nature Assessment.' Scientists want to publish it anyway


Published on 2025-02-11 21:22:19 - KUOW
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  • After months of work, a group of scientists were close to publishing a U.S. government study called the National Nature Assessment. Experts in various fields had measured the relative health of lands,

The article from KUOW discusses how former President Donald Trump canceled the National Nature Assessment, a comprehensive report on the state of America's ecosystems, which was due in 2018. Despite the cancellation, scientists involved in the project are determined to publish their findings independently. The assessment was intended to provide critical data on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the impacts of climate change, informing policy decisions. The scientists argue that the public has a right to this information, especially given the ongoing environmental crises. They are now seeking alternative funding and platforms to release the report, emphasizing the importance of scientific transparency and the need for evidence-based environmental policy.

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[ https://www.kuow.org/stories/trump-canceled-the-national-nature-assessment-scientists-want-to-publish-it-anyway ]
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