The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) removed major references to human-caused climate change from its website. Many people noticed these changes because the site once offered clear scientific information. Now, much of that content is gone or rewritten.
EPA Removes Human-Caused Climate Change From Key Pages
Earlier, the EPA’s page on the causes of climate change stated that human actions warm the atmosphere, oceans, and land. This message matched long-standing global scientific research. However, the agency deleted that clear explanation without warning.
The new version of the page now highlights only natural climate drivers, such as volcanic activity and changes in the sun’s energy. These natural factors do affect the climate. Yet they cannot explain the fast warming seen today. Because of this change, many readers now see an incomplete picture of climate science.
The EPA also removed a page that once showed major signs of climate change. It once displayed rising sea levels, shrinking Arctic ice, and warming oceans. That entire page no longer exists on the site.
Furthermore, the agency deleted pages discussing climate impacts on children and low-income families. These pages once helped families understand health risks caused by extreme heat, air pollution, and stronger storms. Their removal makes it harder for parents and schools to access important safety information.
These sudden edits have confused teachers, journalists, and community leaders who depend on the EPA for reliable data.
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Website Changes Now Emphasize Natural Causes and Remove Human Impact
The EPA also edited its frequently asked questions page about climate change. Before the update, the page answered simple questions about scientific agreement on human-caused warming. Now, the page removes all mention of human influence and focuses only on natural climate patterns.
Additionally, the agency rewrote its explanation of the greenhouse effect. Earlier versions warned that too many greenhouse gases could harm human health and natural systems. The new text describes the greenhouse effect only as a natural process that supports life. It no longer explains how excess gases can create dangerous warming.
These edits change how readers understand climate information. They remove important details that once helped people learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Because of this, many readers find the new pages confusing or incomplete.
These updates also match a larger pattern across several government websites. Over the past year, many pages about climate, health, and civil rights have been removed or rewritten. In some cases, data disappeared and returned only after strong public pressure or court actions. This pattern has raised concerns about the stability of public information.
As more sections get removed, fewer tools remain for students, families, and researchers who depend on these resources.
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Website Removals Spread Across Multiple Government Agencies
The EPA’s climate edits appear alongside broader updates across government websites. Several agencies have taken down pages that once explained important social and scientific issues. These removals often happen without clear explanations.
Pages related to public health also changed. Some disease data disappeared and later returned due to public concern. These changes have made many users uncertain about which information is still accurate or complete.
Within the EPA, earlier pages warned about rising greenhouse gas levels. They described how these gases can create harmful effects on people and ecosystems. Today, those warnings are no longer visible. Instead, the pages highlight only the natural side of the greenhouse effect and avoid discussing dangers linked to excess gas buildup.
These edits have created new challenges for readers who depend on the EPA for trustworthy climate guidance. Schools often use EPA material to teach science lessons. Community groups use the information to understand weather risks. Now, finding these details has become more difficult.
The EPA continues to update and remove pages, which raises more questions about the availability of climate information. Many people worry that important scientific facts may become harder to access as more pages change.
