Overview

• Multiple federal websites, including the CDC, Census Bureau, and Department of Energy, have taken down pages containing critical health and environmental data.
• The CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index and Environmental Justice Index, used to assess health risks for vulnerable populations, were among the removed resources.
• Researchers and academic institutions are racing to preserve datasets through archiving efforts, fearing the loss of essential public health and climate information.
• The Trump administration’s executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives has prompted widespread website reviews and data removals across federal agencies.
• Public health experts warn that the removal of these resources jeopardizes the ability to monitor disease outbreaks, address health disparities, and respond to public health threats.