Trump Administration Scrubs Climate Change Mentions from Federal Websites

Government agencies ordered to remove climate-related content as scientists warn of information suppression during escalating climate crisis.

The Trump administration has directed multiple federal agencies, including the Departments of Agriculture, Transportation, and Defense, to remove or archive references to climate change from their websites.
Key climate information, such as wildfire vulnerability assessments and sustainability plans, has been deleted or made less accessible, with some agencies instructed to document all climate-related content for further review.
Critics, including scientists and environmental advocates, warn that these actions undermine public understanding of the climate crisis during a period of record-breaking temperatures and worsening natural disasters.
The Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (EDGI) notes parallels to similar actions during Trump's first term, which saw a significant reduction in climate-related content across federal websites.
The administration has also rolled back environmental protections, withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement, and expanded fossil fuel production, prompting concerns about the long-term consequences for U.S. climate policy and public safety.