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Trump Administration Kills Annual Arctic Report Card

NYT > Science·August 11, 2026
Trump Administration Kills Annual Arctic Report Card

The Trump administration has discontinued the annual Arctic Report Card, a 20-year publication that documented the rapid warming of the Arctic region. The Arctic is warming at a faster rate than any other part of the world, making the report's data crucial for understanding climate change. The report card provided valuable insights into the region's transformation, tracking changes in sea ice, temperature, and other environmental factors. Its discontinuation has raised concerns about the loss of critical climate data and research.

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