Big Take Trump Is Unwinding Climate Science at a Dangerous Pace
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Sep 8, 2025 Zahra Hirji and Eric Roston, both climate reporters for Bloomberg, delve into the significant economic impact of the Trump administration's aggressive cuts to climate science funding and regulations. They discuss how these actions threaten not only scientific research but also have cascading effects on GDP growth, particularly in disaster-prone areas. The duo highlights the precarious future for clean energy companies and the risk of shifting climate expertise to other nations like China, underscoring the need for proactive collaboration.
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Hurricane Cost Example
- Eric Roston cites a hurricane in western North Carolina that later had a $59 billion damage estimate.
- He uses the example to show how disasters impose long-term economic burdens on communities.
EPA Reorientation And Staff Loss
- EPA under Lee Zeldin is pursuing widespread deregulation and internal cuts including closing the Office of Research and Development.
- Over 2,000 staff have taken deferral or incentive programs, risking long-term loss of expertise.
FEMA Cuts Raise Future Risks
- FEMA has cut back hazard mitigation funding and reduced disaster-aid support compared with previous years.
- Reduced mitigation funding increases future recovery costs and vulnerability to extreme events.