Friday, October 04, 2013

As Shutdown Continues, Concerns Mount Over Its Impact on Climate Science

Scientists fear the shutdown could affect Operation IceBridge, NASA's study of polar ice. "The weather in Antarctica is terrible and unpredictable. So you only have a few opportunities to get your flights done," one researcher said. (Credit: iStockphoto.com)
In the era of Internet, the government's decision to shut down access to websites and data sets has made research difficult for many weather and climate researchers.

As Shutdown Continues, Concerns Mount Over Its Impact on Climate Science
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