The USDA will republish climate change information online following farmer lawsuit
engadget.comPublished: 5/13/2025
Summary
The USDA has reinstated climate change-related information removed during President Trump's administration, after a lawsuit argued the removal violated federal laws protecting public access to government records and requiring proper notice. The agency stated it will restore all degraded content within two weeks, including details on forest conservation, clean energy investments, and climate-smart agriculture. A coalition of groups sued to ensure compliance with FOIA, the Paperwork Reduction Act, and Administrative Procedure requirements.