In brief
The Trump administration's recent dismissal of the economic implications of climate change marks a significant step in sidelining global warming. The government's actions extend beyond negligence, actively undermining the nation's capacity to address the escalating climate crisis by cutting vital climate research, targeting top scientists, and discontinuing data collection on greenhouse gas emissions. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins bluntly stated, “We’re not doing that climate change, you know, crud, anymore,” signaling a broader effort to stifle discussion on climate issues. Additionally, reductions in funding for the National Weather Service and limitations on disaster relief from FEMA further weaken the country's preparedness for climate-related disasters, posing serious challenges for recovery from extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change.
