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Trump Administration Boosts Environmental Website Changes by 70%

8/9/2025

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In a striking revelation, the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (EDGI) found that the Trump administration altered environmental websites 70% more during the first 100 days of its second term than in its first. This aggressive shift targeted crucial areas like environmental justice and diversity, raising alarms about the removal of vital information and the urgent need for safeguarding public access to government data.

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In a striking revelation, the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (EDGI) found that the Trump administration altered environmental websites 70% more during the first 100 days of its second term than in its first. This aggressive shift targeted crucial areas like environmental justice and diversity, raising alarms about the removal of vital information and the urgent need for safeguarding public access to government data.