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Trump orders USDA to take down websites referencing climate crisis | Trump administration
On Thursday, the Trump administration ordered the US agriculture department to remove its websites documenting or referencing the climate crisis.
By Friday, the landing pages on the United States Forest Service website for key resources, research and adaptation tools – including those that provide vital context and vulnerability assessments for wildfires – had gone dark, leaving behind an error message or just a single line: “You are not authorized to access this page.”
In a directive issued by the United States Department of Agriculture’s office of communications, officials instructed website managers across the agency to “identify and archive or unpublish any landing pages focused on climate change”, according to Politico. It also included a Friday deadline to list the mentions in a spreadsheet for further review. As of publication, the USDA’s Climate Hubs – helpful sites that connect producers to local programs and research – are still live.
The move is just one in a dizzying flurry of orders issued in the first two weeks of the Trump administration as it attempts to drastically reshape the federal government and halt key investments made to blunt the effects of global heating.
Trump repealed environmental protections put in place by Joe Biden, declared a misguided energy emergency to hasten already-booming fossil fuel extraction, and withdrew from the Paris climate agreement.
The administration also added confusion and chaos within federal agencies by halting hiring and pausing projects, along with issuing a widespread buyout offer that would guarantee federal workers pay and benefits through September 2025 if they resign within the next week.
It is unclear what the agencies will do with the websites or the policies and studies once detailed on them; links to the landing pages are still live, even if the information on each page has been blocked.
But the sites featured important tools and information to help mitigate the effects of climate change and research. For now, the administration has effectively barred access to dozens of programs set up to help a wide range of communities – from farmers to firefighters – as they navigate changing conditions.
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The USFS and the Department of Agriculture did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In a controversial move, President Trump has ordered the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take down websites that reference the climate crisis. This decision has sparked outrage among environmentalists and scientists who rely on this information for research and policy-making.
The Trump administration has been criticized for its stance on climate change, with many accusing the President of ignoring the overwhelming scientific consensus on the issue. By removing access to vital information on the USDA’s websites, critics argue that the administration is further suppressing efforts to address the growing threat of climate change.
The USDA has yet to comment on the decision, but it is clear that this move will have far-reaching implications for those working to combat climate change. As the debate over the administration’s environmental policies continues, it is more important than ever for individuals to stay informed and advocate for action on this critical issue.
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