Trump admin threatens to break up major climate research center

The Trump administration has threatened to dismantle a prominent climate research center, accusing it of promoting "climate alarmism." The Department of Energy (DOE) has signaled its intent to break up the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), a leading institution in climate science and energy research. The move is seen as part of the administration's broader efforts to downplay the urgency of climate change and limit the influence of scientific bodies that provide evidence of its impacts. PNNL has been a significant contributor to the scientific consensus on global warming, publishing research that highlights the severity of the problem and the need for immediate action. The DOE's proposed restructuring of PNNL would involve separating its climate and energy research divisions, potentially weakening the institution's ability to conduct comprehensive, integrated studies on climate change and its implications. Critics argue that this move is an attempt to undermine climate science and silence voices that challenge the administration's stance on the issue.