Native Issues
Environmental Policy
Apr 2, 2025

USDA defends removal of climate web pages


April 2, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture argues that it is not required to restore climate change-focused web pages removed from its site, stating that government websites should align with the current administration’s priorities. Environmental groups, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, are suing, claiming the deletions violate federal law and harm farmers and researchers. The case raises questions about public access to climate data and government transparency.

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