USDA Deletes Climate Change References from Websites: A Dangerous Denial
The USDA’s directive to remove mentions of climate change from public websites is a deeply troubling development. It represents an alarming attempt to erase a scientifically established reality from public discourse, a move that undermines efforts to address the impending climate crisis and jeopardizes the well-being of countless individuals and communities. The sheer audacity of this action suggests a deliberate effort to downplay the severity of the situation and, perhaps, to prevent any meaningful policy responses.
This blatant disregard for scientific consensus is particularly egregious given the significant impact climate change is already having on agricultural practices and food security. The USDA, an agency responsible for supporting and regulating agriculture, should be at the forefront of addressing climate change’s impacts, not actively suppressing information about it.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood