The EPA is wiping mention of human-caused climate change from its website

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🗞️ Driving the news: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed references to human-caused climate change from its website, revising content to focus on natural forces such as volcanic activity and solar variations
• Pages discussing climate indicators and health impacts have been deleted, raising concerns over the spread of misinformation regarding climate science

🔭 The context: This action is seen as part of a broader trend under the Trump administration to reshape government communication on environmental issues
• Critics argue that these revisions distort scientific consensus and mislead the public about the causes and effects of climate change

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The revision of official climate data undermines efforts to address climate change through informed policy-making and public understanding
• By removing crucial information on human activities' role in climate change, these changes hinder progress in mitigating environmental damage and protecting vulnerable communities

⏭️ What’s next: The changes highlight an ongoing effort to reduce government engagement on climate issues, with experts warning of the long-term consequences of misinforming the public and policymakers

💬 One quote: “This website is now completely incorrect regarding the changes in climate that we’re seeing today and their causes.” — Daniel Swain, Climate Scientist

📈 One stat: The page, previously listing scientific consensus on human-caused climate change, now only mentions natural sources like volcanic activity

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