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USDA Orders Removal of Climate Change Content Amid Policy Rollbacks

2/1/2025

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has mandated the removal of climate change content from public websites by Friday, as revealed in internal emails. Staff are tasked with prioritizing materials and conducting audits. This move, stemming from President Trump's climate policy rollbacks, has sparked worries about its repercussions for vulnerable communities and agricultural resilience.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has mandated the removal of climate change content from public websites by Friday, as revealed in internal emails. Staff are tasked with prioritizing materials and conducting audits. This move, stemming from President Trump's climate policy rollbacks, has sparked worries about its repercussions for vulnerable communities and agricultural resilience.