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Data Scientists Fight to Restore Crucial Climate Tool Post-Trump

2/5/2025

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After President Trump's inauguration, the vital Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) was abruptly removed, sparking a swift response from data scientists who worked to restore it. This essential tool helps pinpoint environmental hazards in vulnerable communities, while the administration's gag orders on CDC communications further obstructed public access to crucial health information.

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Story summary

After President Trump's inauguration, the vital Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) was abruptly removed, sparking a swift response from data scientists who worked to restore it. This essential tool helps pinpoint environmental hazards in vulnerable communities, while the administration's gag orders on CDC communications further obstructed public access to crucial health information.