US Weather Agency Experts Seek Jobs Abroad After Trump Cuts
Hedge funds are paying top dollar for weather and climate experts, while China aims to attract foreign talent to advance its meteorological capabilities.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, US, on Monday, March 3, 2025.
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Major layoffs at the premier US forecasting agency are forcing weather and climate scientists to look elsewhere for jobs, potentially sapping the government of critical skills as private sector and foreign employers swoop in.