In recent weeks, the Trump administration has taken a series of steps to cancel or remove critical climate research and data programs. These actions have left scientists, policymakers, and the public increasingly concerned about transparency and preparedness in the face of escalating climate impacts.
One of the most significant changes was the shutdown of the National Climate Assessment (NCA) website, which hosted the most comprehensive analysis of climate change impacts across the United States. The administration has stated it has no obligation to make this data accessible.
At the same time, NOAA’s Billion Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters product has stopped receiving updates. This database was a key resource for understanding the economic toll of extreme weather, and its loss comes just as floods, wildfires, and hurricanes become more frequent, costly and destructive.
The administration has also moved to cancel or defund several NASA missions, including those tracking carbon dioxide emissions and plant health, as well as cutting climate research grants for states. These cuts include $75 million in canceled grants to Wisconsin, raising concerns about the capacity of states and local governments to prepare for future risks.
A recent report from the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative revealed that the administration has removed more environmental and climate data from federal websites in its first 100 days than the prior administration did in an entire term. Critics argue these moves obscure risks, undermine public access to science, and leave communities less prepared.
While federal resources are being dismantled, several .earth web domain users are providing trusted, transparent climate information to fill this dangerous void:
- CO2.Earth: Tracks global carbon dioxide levels and makes data easy to understand for the public. Learn more here.
- Earth: Provides access to climate data and resources for communities working to adapt and build resilience. Learn more here.
- WhatNext.Earth: Helps organizations and individuals measure, reduce, and offset their carbon footprints with accessible tools. Learn more here.
- IGCC.Earth: Represents the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, focusing on financial transparency and responsible climate investment. Learn more here.
Is your organization committed to keeping climate data and solutions available to the public? The .earth web domain is the ideal platform to amplify your mission and demonstrate your commitment to a sustainable future.
To learn more about securing your .earth domain, visit Voices.Earth. You can also hear from other organizations using .earth to make a difference in our Voices.Earth podcast series.
