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The Trump Administration’s Deletion of Environmental Justice Data Does Real Harm

Last updated: February 28, 2025 4:58 am
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Environmental justice is a fundamental principle that advocates for equal access to a clean and safe environment for all individuals, regardless of their race, income, or background. It also emphasizes the importance of giving everyone a voice in decisions that impact their communities. In the pursuit of environmental justice, federal agencies, scientists, advocates, and community members rely heavily on publicly available data from the US government to identify areas where pollution levels are high, health outcomes are poor, and communities have limited power to address these issues. This data is crucial in challenging policies and practices that perpetuate environmental disparities.

However, recent actions by the Trump administration have raised concerns as thousands of federal data sources have been removed from government websites. This sudden removal of critical environmental and public health data has significant implications for researchers, policymakers, and the general public who depend on this information to make informed decisions. The absence of essential data jeopardizes the well-being of communities nationwide and undermines the country’s commitment to equality and justice for all.

Federal data is a public good that belongs to the people and plays a vital role in guiding policy decisions. By making this data publicly available, the government upholds transparency and accountability, ensuring that it remains responsive to the needs of the communities it serves. However, the removal of crucial information by the Trump administration erodes trust in government institutions, hinders accountability, and creates barriers to addressing issues that impact public health and safety.

One significant loss resulting from the removal of environmental justice data is the deletion of EJScreen from the EPA website. EJScreen was a valuable mapping tool that helped identify areas where vulnerable populations were at risk of exposure to high levels of pollution. Its removal has hindered advocacy efforts for environmental justice and limited community members’ ability to address environmental disparities effectively.

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To combat the loss of vital government data, various organizations have launched data rescue operations to preserve valuable information that is at risk of disappearing. These efforts aim to safeguard public access to critical data and ensure that the information remains available for researchers, policymakers, and advocates. By utilizing resources such as Climate Mirror, the Data Liberation Project, and the End of Term Archive, individuals can access rescued data and continue their work in promoting environmental justice.

It is essential for the future of public health and environmental justice that federal research programs continue to collect, analyze, and publish data that enhance our understanding of environmental issues. In the absence of comprehensive federal data, researchers and advocates may have to rely on state-level data and screening tools to address environmental justice concerns on a more localized scale. However, the fragmented nature of data availability highlights the importance of preserving federal resources to address environmental justice issues nationally.

As individuals, there are ways to support the preservation of federal data by participating in data rescue efforts and supporting organizations dedicated to this cause. By joining initiatives like UCS’s Science Network or advocating for the restoration of environmental justice data on government websites, we can contribute to the continued pursuit of a healthy, safe, and just future for all.

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