NOAA plans to cut over 1,000 more employees

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans to cut an additional 1,029 employees, following the previous termination of 880 staff on February 27. The new cuts are part of a reduction plan due by March 13. NOAA will submit its proposal to the Department of Commerce, which can approve or request changes. The cuts may also affect various programs under NOAA's management, though specific programs impacted are not yet known. Before January 2025, NOAA had over 12,000 employees, with more than half being scientists and engineers. The National Weather Service has already seen significant staff reductions due to retirements and other factors.