federal data Archives – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025Blog

How to Find Climate Data and Science the Trump Administration Doesn’t Want You to See

Information on the internet might seem like it’s there forever, but it’s only as permanent as people choose to make it. That’s apparent as the second Trump administration “floods the zone” with efforts to dismantle science agencies and the data and websites they use to communicate with the public. The targets range from public health and demographics to climate science.

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Blog, New

Why EDGI is Archiving Public Environmental Data

Governments worldwide collect and distribute data relevant to environmental challenges. For instance, the United States (US) federal government collects satellite imagery, climatological and weather records, and measurements of ambient chemical concentrations. Researchers routinely draw on these data to develop predictive models of conditions and potential interventions, while other groups leverage these data to advocate around specific issues that matter to them, like climate change.