In fresh days mThe edia around the planet highlighted the decision of US president Donald Trump, who ordered the removal of climate change information from government websites. This controversyThe decision sparked a storm of discussion among experts, climate activists and average citizens. What precisely happened, and what could be the consequences of this decision? We will examine this in this article.
Removal of climate content – what has disappeared from government websites?
The Guardian reported that all references to climate change have disappeared from the key websites of American departments. Among them were:
- Department of Defence – the main climate portal has been removed.
- State Department – the section on climate change has disappeared.
- White House – the climate information has been completely deleted.
- Department of Agriculture – Data on the impact of climate change on agriculture have been removed.
- Department of Transportation – the "climate and sustainable development" section disappeared.
If you effort to enter most of these pages, users encounter an mistake message 403, which means no access to resources. The Guardian underlines that this decision is part of a broader Trump administration policy that excludes references to climate issues in government documents, directives and funding.
Why does Trump delete climate information?
This decision is not accidental. Let us remind you that 1 of Donald Trump's first actions after taking office in 2017 was to sign a paper concerning the withdrawal of the US from Paris Agreement. This agreement, concluded in 2015, aimed at halting the average temperature increase on Earth by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Trump repeatedly questioned technological evidence of climate change, calling it a "hoax" (fraud).
Removing climate information from government parties can so be interpreted as a further step towards marginalising the subject of climate change in US policy. This action is worrying, especially since the United States is 1 of the largest greenhouse gas issuers in the world.
Consequences for the planet and the future of climate
Trump's decision is crucial not only for the US, but besides for global efforts to combat climate change. Removing climate information from government websites may lead to:
- Weakening of global cooperation “The US plays a key function in global climate negotiations. Marginisation of the subject by the world's largest economy can encourage another countries to abandon ambitious climate targets.
- Slowing action for sustainable development – deficiency of access to reliable information can make it hard to make decisions based on technological evidence, both at government and individual level.
- Increase climate scepticism – the removal of climate data can be interpreted as undermining the credibility of science, which can affect public perception of this problem.
Is there any way to reverse that decision?
Much depends on the result of future elections in the US and on the policies of subsequent administrations. Experts stress that the fight against climate change requires long-term and coherent action. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's decisions seem to be going in the other direction.
It is besides worth noting the function of NGOs, the media and civilian society, which can counter attempts to marginalise climate change. The Guardian, as 1 of the most reliable media in the world, plays a key function here, informing the public of specified actions.
Summary
Donald Trump's decision to remove climate change information from the U.S. government is yet another step towards marginalising this crucial subject for the future of the world. Although this is controversial, it is now that the function of the media, scientists and climate activists becomes even more important. The fight against climate change is simply a challenge that requires global cooperation and reliable information.
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