BY C STONE | STONE NEWS NETWORK
About 800 people have been let go from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They are responsible for climate research and weather analysis.
The commerce department had sent e-mails to all employees still on probation, indicating their jobs would be eliminated.
Andrew Roseberg is the former deputy director of NOAA's national marine fisheries service. He said these terminations are a sad day.
“There is no plan or thought into how to continue to deliver science or service on weather, severe storms and events, conservation and management of our coasts and ocean life and much more,” he said. “Let’s not pretend this is about efficiency, quality of work or cost savings because none of those false justifications are remotely true.”
Maryland senator Chris Van Hollen said the termiations were 'illegal'. Congressman Gabe Amo said that 'this will cost American lives by leaving NOAA understaffed.
“By firing essential staff who work tirelessly on behalf of the American people, President Trump and Elon Musk are playing politics with our national security and public safety,” Amo said. “Leaving Noaa understaffed will inevitably lead to additional chaos and confusion – I call on them to rehire these public servants immediately before preventable tragedy strikes.”
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