Ex-NOAA employees laid off by DOGE rebuilt climate website
Former NOAA employees have independently restored a climate data website following layoffs by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The site provides public access to climate maps, El Niño tracking, and educational resources.
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This reflects the tension between government budget cuts and the public's need for accessible, scientific climate data.
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The framing highlights the loss of government services and the grassroots effort to restore them, which is often a narrative associated with environmental advocacy.
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