politics

Scientists caution that dismantling US ocean monitoring system could hinder weather forecasts

5 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Experts are sounding alarms over the Trump administration's plan to dismantle a crucial ocean observation system, warning that it will significantly impair the accuracy of weather predictions and El Niño forecasts. This move could have serious economic implications not only for the United States but also for Europe,…
Recent research indicates that decommissioning this system will lead to substantial errors in estimating ocean heating rates.
The ocean observation system is part of a global effort to monitor climate change and its effects on marine ecosystems. Its data is critical for understanding phenomena like El Niño, which can have widespread impacts on weather patterns and economies.
The proposed dismantling of the ocean observation system underscores a troubling trend in environmental policy that prioritizes short-term gains over long-term sustainability. By compromising the accuracy of weather forecasting and climate monitoring, the administration risks exacerbating the very issues it seeks to…

NewsAI özeti

This article reflects the opinions of the authors and does not necessarily represent the views of The Guardian or its affiliates.

Tam teknik rapor ve canlı veriler için yayıncının web sitesini ziyaret edin.

Her yerde okuyun. iOS ve Android için ödüllü uygulamalarımızı indirin.