EPA Dismisses Scientists Amid Climate Report Removal

The Trump administration reversed its decision to publish the National Climate Assessment on NASA's website after removing it from globalchange.gov, citing no legal obligation beyond submitting it to Congress. Critics, including climate scientists and former advisers, argue this restricts public access to vital climate change information and undermines transparency. Although the reports are still available through government archives and the NOAA library, their removal from prominent federal websites is viewed as an effort to downplay climate risks. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency has signaled a shift in its stance on climate threats and dismissed scientists who were to contribute to future assessments. These actions have heightened concerns among scientists and environmental advocates about government transparency and the public's ability to stay informed. The situation represents a significant rollback in efforts to make climate data accessible to the American public.