Trump: Stop Censoring Climate Science on Government Websites

Donald Trump recently ordered the removal of climate crisis references from federal government websites–interfering with these agencies’ work and blocking the public from accessing information.  Key sections and pages related to climate change have been eliminated from the websites of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation, and others.

This action is part of Trump’s broader initiative to suppress scientific information on climate change across various federal agencies. Such measures not only undermine the transparency and integrity of governmental institutions but also deprive the public, researchers, and policymakers of essential data critical for informed decision-making. Blocking this information will hinder the ability of states and municipalities to address threats from wildfires, hurricanes, and other climate-related catastrophes. Trump’s actions here could cost lives.

This suppression of scientific data threatens public safety and deprives researchers and policymakers of essential information critical for informed decision-making. Erasing this information endangers both ecological and human well-being.

Sign the petition to condemn this suppression of climate science and call on the Trump Administration to: 

Restore Removed Content: Reinstate all previously available climate-related information on federal websites, ensuring public access to vital data.

Protect Scientific Integrity: Implement safeguards that prevent the alteration or removal of scientific content due to political pressure, thereby upholding the credibility of federal research institutions.

Promote Transparency: Provide clear justifications for any modifications to publicly available information and establish a review process involving independent scientific bodies.

The urgency of the climate crisis necessitates that Trump and Congress base our country’s policies and actions on robust scientific data. By mandating the preservation and accessibility of climate information, Congress and the Trump Administration can help to protect both our environment and public health.