The US President requires the Department of Agriculture document all content related to the theme for review
United States President Donald Trump (Republican) ordered on Thursday (30.Jan.2025) that the Department of Agriculture removes government sites that discuss the climate crisis.
According to information from the digital newspaper, an email was sent to agency employees demanding the overthrow or filing of the pages. It also ordered the documentation of all content related to the theme for a possible review.
It is still unclear what the agency will do with websites or published policies and studies.
Until the publication of this report, some links such as DO, which are regional centers that help farmers adapt their practices to climate change, and (forest service) were active.
The measure can reduce transparency, impair agricultural adaptation programs and limit essential research, making public policy formulation difficult and response to natural disasters. It can also weaken US position in global climate negotiations.
She is aligned with Trump’s approach during her presidential campaign. Republican often minimized or rejected evidence and actions related to climate change.
On January 21, 1 day after taking office, international treaty to reduce the emission of polluting gases and minimize the impacts of climate change.
Trump also immediately revoked OE any financial commitment made by the country at the United Nations Convention on Climate.
