Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report
Summary
The Trump administration has stopped supporting the annual Arctic Report Card, a report that tracks environmental changes in the Arctic region. NOAA will no longer coordinate the report starting in 2026, but data collection will continue and remain public. Scientists are working to continue the report despite this change.Key Facts
- The Arctic Report Card has tracked environmental changes in the Arctic since 2006.
- The Arctic is warming about four times faster than the rest of the world due to climate change.
- NOAA announced it will not coordinate the 2026 Arctic Report Card but will keep collecting and sharing data.
- The 2025 report showed Arctic temperatures were the highest recorded since 1900 and sea ice was at a record low.
- Changes in the Arctic impact sea levels, water quality, and increase risks like floods and landslides.
- Scientists are trying to find ways to continue the report despite losing federal coordination.
- The loss of US federal support is seen as a step back in US leadership on Arctic science and climate research.
- This move is part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to reduce support for government climate studies.
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