3 months ago
- Climate.gov, a key climate data resource, was taken offline after the Trump administration cut NOAA's funding.
- Former NOAA employees Rebecca Lindsey, Anna Eshelman, and Mary Lindsey rebuilt the site as Climate.us, preserving over 15 years of climate data.
- The rebuilt site includes maps, educational materials, climate indicator reports, and the deleted Fifth National Climate Assessment.
- Public domain laws allowed the data to be saved and reused, preventing permanent loss.
- Climate.us features tools like a climate dashboard and teaching resources, but relies on donations due to lack of government funding.
- The archive serves as a form of journalism, aiding public decision-making, and highlights the need for restored government support.