Hear Voices from Saturday’s Rally to Save NCAR

Protesters hold an American flag at the rally to protest the Trump administration’s announcement it plans to dismantle NCAR, Dec. 20, 2025, Boulder, CO (KGNU / Don Davis).

 

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    Hear Voices from Saturday’s Rally to Save NCAR Jack Armstrong

Produced by Don Davis and Jack Armstrong.

 

On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered outside the offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Boulder. They were protesting a move by the Trump administration that could close the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). As KGNU’s Don Davis reports, the rally drew scientists, community members, and local and state elected officials concerned about the future of climate research.

 

U.S. Congressional Representative Joe Neguse speaks at the rally to save NCAR, which is in his district, Dec. 20, 2025, Boulder, CO (KGNU / Don Davis).
A sign held by a protester at the rally to save NCAR reads ‘SCIENCE = SAFETY’ Dec. 20, 2025, Boulder, CO (KGNU / Don Davis).
Demonstrators at the rally to save NCAR, Dec. 20, 2025, Boulder, CO (KGNU / Sharon O’Brien).
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper speaks at the rally to save NCAR, Dec. 20, 2025, Boulder, CO (KGNU / Don Davis).

This story aired on the Morning Magazine, KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring in-depth discussions on local news issues. Click here to listen to other episodes of the Morning Magazine.

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