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Mauna Loa CO2 Observatory saved from lava and budget cuts

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The Mauna Loa Observatory, home to the vital Keeling Curve CO₂ record, faced multiple threats including a volcanic eruption and proposed budget cuts. Following the 2022 eruption, which damaged access roads and power lines, scientists improvised with backup instruments and solar power to maintain the crucial climate data. Despite a federal proposal in early 2025 to cancel the lease on its support office, saving a relatively small amount, NOAA has now confirmed the observatory is funded, accessible again via a reopened road, and undergoing a significant rebuild. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ingmar Rentzhog, Contributor ·

    Mauna Loa Observatory Survives Lava, Budget Cuts And Politics

    After a volcanic eruption and funding threats, NOAA says Mauna Loa's world-famous CO₂ record is secure, accessible again, and undergoing major upgrades.

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