5 key environmental impacts of the longest government shutdown in history

The ongoing partial government shutdown became the longest government shutdown in US history. Climate scientists are warning that the U.S. government shutdown will have negative consequences for the environment, as climate and weather research are slowed during a crucial time.

Here's a look at some of the key impacts that relate to the environment:

Story first published: Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 14:43 [IST]