"The EPA Has Started to Remove Obama-Era Information"

"The Environmental Protection Agency’s website has begun to transform under the Trump administration.

A group of researchers have found what are likely the first steps in a major overhaul of a site that’s been closely watched since President Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. Federal climate plans created under former President Obama, tribal assistance programs, and references to international cooperation have been stricken from the site.

A mention of carbon pollution as a cause of climate change has also been removed and adaptation has been emphasized, indicating an attempt to separate the cause of climate change from the response. Some of the changes — like removing mentions to programs and task forces that have run their course as well as broken links — are housekeeping, according to an agency statement."

Brian Kahn reports for Climate Central February 2, 2017.

SEE ALSO:

"Government Employees To Trump: Censoring Science Will End With Leaks" (Huffingoton Post)

"Canadian Scientists Explain Exactly How Their Government Silenced Science" (Smithsonian)

"How Scientists Can Protect Their Data From the Trump Administration" (The Intercept)

"Climate Advocates Study Industry Lobby's Playbook To Fight Trump" (Reuters)

"Republicans Try a New Tack on Climate Change" (New York Times)

"Rep. Lamar Smith Launches New Assault on EPA's 'Secret Science'" (InsideClimate News)

"Canadian Scientists Were Followed, Threatened And Censored. They Warn That Trump Could Do The Same." (Washington Post)

"House Science Panel to Hold Hearing on “Making the EPA Great Again”" (ClimateWire)

"A new battle over politics and science could be brewing. And scientists are ready for it" (Washington Post)

"A New Battle Over Politics And Science Could Be Brewing. And Scientists Are Ready For It" (Washington Post)