Trump's warnings come true: Over 800 employees laid off from the weather and climate agency
2025-02-28 15:39:09
TiranaPost
President Donald Trump's administration has laid off about 800 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
According to sources, the number could exceed 1,000 employees by the end of the week. The layoffs mainly affected those on probation, in addition to critical positions that anticipate disasters such as hurricanes and storms.
The departure letters stated that their skills and knowledge did not match the agency's needs.
Critics warn that this measure weakens a vital agency at a time of climate crisis and extreme weather.
