USDA ordered to scrub 'climate change' from websites

USDA employees have been instructed to delete climate change landing pages from their websites and document any remaining references for review. This directive could impact various programs related to climate-smart agriculture and forestry. The order is reminiscent of similar actions during the Trump administration.

The internal email sets a Friday deadline to identify and manage climate-related content. Meanwhile, federal spending on clean energy and agriculture remains uncertain due to a budget review. Past actions by USDA officials have previously suppressed research on climate change impacts on agriculture. Recent extreme weather events have highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change in farming practices.