In an effort to eliminate all climate-related research work at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Trump administration’s proposed NOAA budget presented on June 30 will defund the Mauna Loa laboratory in Hawaii, CNN reported. Since the 1950s, the lab’s scientists have gathered conclusive evidence of human-caused climate change that’s driving sea level rise and supercharging weather.

The budget proposal would also defund many other climate labs, including instrument sites comprising the U.S. government’s greenhouse gas monitoring network, which stretches from northern Alaska to the South Pole, CNN reported. The Trump administration envisions eliminating all climate-related research work at NOAA, as had been proposed in Project 2025, the conservative blueprint for overhauling the government, the news agency said.

If the Mauna Loa laboratory is defunded the research center could seek alternate sources of funding to host the instruments atop the Mauna Loa Volcano peak or move instruments elsewhere in Hawaii.

As CMM also reported last week, the U.S. Department of Defense plans to stop sharing satellite data that is crucial for NOAA’s hurricane forecasting on July 31. Meanwhile, last week, countries worldwide agreed to increase the United Nations climate body’s budget by 10% for the next two years. It’s unclear whether the U.S. will participate in the funding.

The July/August issue of Cleaning & Maintenance Management is now available in a digital format.

This edition focuses on restroom care, such as the proper handling of biohazardous waste and the selection of dispensers, smart technology, and other restroom investments to improve facility image. It explains the benefits of scheduling school floor care during the summer months and the risks of contracting infectious diseases in evacuation shelters. The newest CMM edition also offers tips on staying on top of cleaning product inventory and best practices for improving indoor air to protect the health of those with allergies and asthma.

Here’s a quick look at what you’ll find in this issue:

Safety First: Handling and Disposal of Biohazardous Waste in Restrooms
Prioritize training and protocols to protect cleaning teams from exposure to bodily fluids

Ace School Floor Care
Five strategies for using summer break to your advantage

Invest in Sinks and Toilets, Not Boardrooms
Want to improve your facility’s image? Start with the restroom

Preparing Evacuation Shelters for Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
GBAC STAR facilities are ready for inclement weather

Inventory Control in Tight Quarters
Storage, purchasing, and technology solutions will keep your cleaning business well-stocked

QR Codes Versus Sensors
Choosing the right data strategy for smart restrooms

Maintaining Optimal IAQ for Health
Tips to protect your facility’s allergy and asthma sufferers

The Dispenser Design Dilemma
Facilities seek designs that meet both custodian and consumer needs

Brush Up on Resilient Flooring
Proper floor care starts with knowing what you’re walking on

Check out the table of contents to see all this edition of CMM has to offer including a restroom care showcase.