Trump orders USDA to take down websites referencing climate crisis
The Trump administration directed the USDA to remove climate crisis-related content from its websites, affecting key resources and raising concerns about public health and scientific knowledge across federal agencies.
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The Trump administration has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to remove websites that reference the climate crisis, leading to the shutdown of several key resources, including the U.S. Forest Service's Climate Change Resource Center. This directive is part of a broader effort to reshape federal policies on climate change and other social issues, including a recent executive order that limits recognition of gender diversity and halts diversity initiatives. USDA officials clarified that while the content should not be deleted, it must be archived or unpublished, with a deadline for compliance. As a result, many resources that provided critical information for communities affected by climate change, such as farmers and firefighters, are no longer accessible. The changes reflect a significant shift in the federal government's approach to environmental issues, following Trump's repeal of various environmental protections and withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. Additionally, other federal agencies have also seen similar removals of public health information, raising concerns among experts about the implications for public health and scientific knowledge.
- The Trump administration has ordered the removal of climate crisis-related content from USDA websites.
- Key resources for climate adaptation and research have been taken offline, affecting various communities.
- The directive is part of a broader shift in federal policy under the Trump administration.
- USDA officials stated that content should be archived rather than deleted.
- Other federal agencies have also removed important public health information, raising concerns among experts.
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