Top climate research center at risk of cuts sues Trump administration
Scientific American • 5/9/2026
Summary
The universities that operate the National Center for Atmospheric Research are suing the Trump administration to prevent the center from being dismantled. The center is at risk of budget cuts.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
4d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
104
Hours Since Seen
Final Score3/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier22% (0.5^104/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 4 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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