The layoffs of thousands of government workers are likely to expand — possibly as soon as Tuesday — to two key climate science and extreme weather agencies: NOAA and NASA. Why it matters: These agencies keep tabs on the planet's weather and climate and are considered to be in the top tier of such government departments worldwide.

NASA could make large cuts to its workforce soon. Employees who took the buyout offered by the Trump Administration to resign their positions are on their way out the door. The news outlet Ars Technica is reporting that the agency will begin laying off probationary employees.