Environmental Data & Governance Initiative

EDGI’s @gretchengehrke.bsky.social will discuss the landscape of federal data — and what groups like EDGI, @publicenvirodata.bsky.social, and others are doing to monitor and preserve it — one year into this Trump administration.

Help us preserve at-risk data at our next hybrid datathon! February 11, 2-5pm ET.

Register here to attend online or in-person: libcal.library.harvard.edu/event/161867...

We hope to see you there!

What one year of Trump’s climate censorship reveals | Context by TRF Here's what groups tracking and preserving climate data have found – and what could be next

EPA is removing web information “related to the causes and impacts of climate change” says @izzypacenza.bsky.social of EDGI, who notes removals of “very targeted information that talks about the anthropogenic causes of climate change.”
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What one year of Trump’s climate censorship reveals | Context by TRF Here's what groups tracking and preserving climate data have found – and what could be next

EPA is removing web information “related to the causes and impacts of climate change” says @izzypacenza.bsky.social of EDGI, who notes removals of “very targeted information that talks about the anthropogenic causes of climate change.”
www.context.news/climate-risk...

Communities Close to EPA-Regulated Data Centers Face Heightened Air Pollution October 28, 2025 By Lelia Marie Hampton and Eric Nost Key Points Data centers are booming right now due to climbing demand […]

Read the study: envirodatagov.org/blogs/commun... 3/

The Health Divide: The AI data center boom will harm the health of communities that can least afford it As the data center building spree continues and the federal government rolls back environmental and health protections, the health toll will be heaviest in marginalized communities.

The EDGI study by Lelia Marie Hampton and @ericnost.bsky.social “analyzed information on 550 data centers across the U.S.” and also “found that areas within a mile of these facilities tend to be disproportionately communities of color.” centerforhealthjournalism.org/our-work/ins... 2/

Data Center Project Cancellations Quadrupled in 2025 as Locals Fight Back A win for advocacy!

Data centers add to existing public health burdens.

“A recent study by the Environmental Data & Governance Initiative found that those living within 1 mile of an EPA-regulated data center were breathing air pollution at levels above the national average.” gizmodo.com/data-center-... 1/

One Year into the Second Trump Administration, Defending the Environmental Right to Know is More Important Than Ever – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative January 20, 2026 — Today marks one year of the second Trump administration’s relentless attempt to dismantle federal environmental and public health […]

One year into the second Trump administration, it is clear that by attacking environmental data and science and undermining our environmental right to know, this administration is serving polluting industry at the expense of the health of people and the planet. envirodatagov.org/one-year-int...

The Women Saving America’s Climate Data Meet the network saving federal environmental data. But, as Trump enters his second year, how long can this effort last?

Featuring EDGI’s own @gretchengehrke.bsky.social alongside some of our amazing partners in environmental data preservation:
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EDGI’s @gretchengehrke.bsky.social will discuss the landscape of federal data — and what groups like EDGI, @publicenvirodata.bsky.social, and others are doing to monitor and preserve it — one year into this Trump administration.

Regional Climate Center Maintainer & Admin Feedback Please share your experience maintaining or supporting RCC tools, datasets, and infrastructure. Your input helps identify operational risks, dependencies, and resourcing needs to support reliability a...

Funding cuts and staffing constraints are impacting @noaa.gov’s Regional Climate Center (RCC) tools and datasets.

EDGI is collecting anonymous feedback from RCC administrators and maintainers to learn how these tools are used and where they're weak and at risk.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Zeldin’s Spin Machine: Political Gaslighting in the EPA’s Public Communications – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative Public communications issued by the current EPA’s press office are more politicized than they have been under recent administrations. This report examines […]

Zeldin’s EPA is becoming more politicized in its public communications - stoking political division, and making misleading, false, and contradictory statements. That’s according to a new analysis by EDGI researchers.

Read the report here: envirodatagov.org/publication/...

EPA's December website edits cap off yearlong assault on climate info Like climate change, the Trump administration’s efforts to remove climate data from government websites feels vast, intangible, and overwhelming.

Like climate change, the Trump administration’s efforts to remove climate data from government websites feel vast, intangible, and overwhelming. buff.ly/msB7t5k

'Trump’s EPA' in 2025: A fossil fuel-friendly approach to deregulation The Trump administration has reshaped the Environmental Protection Agency, reversing pollution limits and promoting fossil fuels.

EDGI member @leiffredrickson.bsky.social tells AP, “You can effectively do a lot of deregulation if you just don’t do enforcement.” apnews.com/article/epa-...

After a White Town Rejected a Data Center, Developers Targeted a Black Area Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.

NEW: After a White Town Rejected a Data Center, Developers Targeted a Black Area

Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.

capitalbnews.org/data-center-...

'Trump’s EPA' in 2025: A fossil fuel-friendly approach to deregulation The Trump administration has reshaped the Environmental Protection Agency, reversing pollution limits and promoting fossil fuels.

EDGI member @leiffredrickson.bsky.social tells AP, “You can effectively do a lot of deregulation if you just don’t do enforcement.” apnews.com/article/epa-...

A screenshot of EDGI's December Newsletter showing a short summary of EDGI's work, as well as highlights from 2025.

(1/2) We’re so grateful to the amazing volunteers, staff, and supporters who helped EDGI track and respond to attacks on environmental data and governance systems in 2025. 🫶❤️‍🔥

This newsletter roundup highlights some of our work this year:
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Help EDGI Advance the Environmental Right to Know – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative The Environmental Data & Governance Initiative (EDGI) is an action-oriented research collaborative dedicated to advancing the Environmental Right to Know. EDGI is […]

(2/2) Want to help us continue our work defending environmental governance systems in 2026? Here are a couple ways:

Donate to help us remain nimble and flexible. Every little bit helps: envirodatagov.org/donate/

Prefer to volunteer? Fill out this interest form: envirodatagov.org/volunteer/

The Public Health Heroes of 2025 The Trump administration wants to destroy our health infrastructure. These warriors aren't letting that happen without a fight.

Honored to be included in this @thenation.com list alongside such an inspiring group. We agree that action-oriented collaborative work is a good way to deal with these hard times. So thankful for all the amazing people at EDGI. www.thenation.com/article/soci...

Help EDGI Advance the Environmental Right to Know – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative The Environmental Data & Governance Initiative (EDGI) is an action-oriented research collaborative dedicated to advancing the Environmental Right to Know. EDGI is […]

(2/2) Want to help us continue our work defending environmental governance systems in 2026? Here are a couple ways:

Donate to help us remain nimble and flexible. Every little bit helps: envirodatagov.org/donate/

Prefer to volunteer? Fill out this interest form: envirodatagov.org/volunteer/

A screenshot of EDGI's December Newsletter showing a short summary of EDGI's work, as well as highlights from 2025.

(1/2) We’re so grateful to the amazing volunteers, staff, and supporters who helped EDGI track and respond to attacks on environmental data and governance systems in 2025. 🫶❤️‍🔥

This newsletter roundup highlights some of our work this year:
mailchi.mp/1bff9119bf98...

The Public Health Heroes of 2025 The Trump administration wants to destroy our health infrastructure. These warriors aren't letting that happen without a fight.

Honored to be included in this @thenation.com list alongside such an inspiring group. We agree that action-oriented collaborative work is a good way to deal with these hard times. So thankful for all the amazing people at EDGI. www.thenation.com/article/soci...

Join EDGI & data experts across the country calling for the preservation of NSF’s National Center for Atmospheric Research. NCAR provides critical climate & weather data we all rely on. Sign: tinyurl.com/y68m276s

Thanks @publicenvirodata.bsky.social, @theimpactproject.bsky.social for drafting.

Join EDGI & data experts across the country calling for the preservation of NSF’s National Center for Atmospheric Research. NCAR provides critical climate & weather data we all rely on. Sign: tinyurl.com/y68m276s

Thanks @publicenvirodata.bsky.social, @theimpactproject.bsky.social for drafting.

Children are especially vulnerable to air pollution. Yet when it comes to setting PM2.5 limits under the Clean Air Act, children’s health has been taken into consideration less & less over the years. Learn more in Marianne Sullivan & Ellen Kohl’s new article in Environmental Health: rdcu.be/eVLO3

aka the Good Trouble in Public Health list.

It's a partial list and growing by the day.

Plenty of room for more.

The Public Health Heroes of 2025 The Trump administration wants to destroy our health infrastructure. These warriors aren't letting that happen without a fight.

Here are the people and institutions that gave me hope in 2025. 1/ www.thenation.com/article/soci...

EPA Removes Information about Agency and Environmental History – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative A side-by-side view of the homepage for “EPA History” on May 28, 2025 (left), and November 24, 2025 (right), after links to […]

EPA is deleting historical info from its website, suggesting Trump administration moves to reshape the agency’s historical narrative. Pages about EPA & environmental history are affected, and info on the agency’s scientific integrity policy is completely wiped. envirodatagov.org/epa-removes-...

Zeldin’s Spin Machine: Political Gaslighting in the EPA’s Public Communications – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative Public communications issued by the current EPA’s press office are more politicized than they have been under recent administrations. This report examines […]

Zeldin’s EPA is becoming more politicized in its public communications - stoking political division, and making misleading, false, and contradictory statements. That’s according to a new analysis by EDGI researchers.

Read the report here: envirodatagov.org/publication/...

EPA Removes Information about Agency and Environmental History – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative A side-by-side view of the homepage for “EPA History” on May 28, 2025 (left), and November 24, 2025 (right), after links to […]

EPA is deleting historical info from its website, suggesting Trump administration moves to reshape the agency’s historical narrative. Pages about EPA & environmental history are affected, and info on the agency’s scientific integrity policy is completely wiped. envirodatagov.org/epa-removes-...