How Trump Budget Cuts Can Threaten Climate-Sensitive Industries Across the U.S.

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 11, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that budget cuts to NOAA and climate-related programs could cripple industries like salmon fishing in Washington. He points out that similar risks exist in agriculture—Florida’s orange crop, for example, has been devastated by climate-driven hurricanes. These funding cuts threaten more than science—they endanger the economic foundation of climate-sensitive sectors across the U.S.

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