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USDA Restores Climate Tools After Legal Challenge

5/14/2025

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The USDA will reinstate climate-related web content removed post-Trump's inauguration due to a lawsuit.
Key tools like the "Climate Risk Viewer" will be restored, aiding farmers in addressing climate change.
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, a plaintiff, has faced funding losses from federal cuts.
Legal action was taken as the USDA's removal violated multiple federal laws.

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Story summary

The USDA will reinstate climate-related web content removed post-Trump's inauguration due to a lawsuit.
Key tools like the "Climate Risk Viewer" will be restored, aiding farmers in addressing climate change.
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, a plaintiff, has faced funding losses from federal cuts.
Legal action was taken as the USDA's removal violated multiple federal laws.