NASA announced Tuesday the dismissal of its chief scientist and others to comply with orders from President Donald Trump, marking the latest in a series of administration actions undermining climate change research.

NASA has cut its office of the chief scientist and its Office of Science, Policy, and Strategy, among other entities, the agency said in an internal email that Axios has viewed. Why it matters: Eliminating these offices comes ahead of potentially deep cuts to the agency's science programs.

The agency is axing the Office of the Chief Scientist and the the Office of Technology, Policy and Strategy. NASA contributes significantly to research on climate, weather, air quality, and the environment.