The U.S. Has Classified National Climate Reports

Who hid the data and why?

In the US, national reports on climate change have disappeared from public access for authorities and the public. Experts warn that this could increase risks to the safety and lives of millions of people.

This is reported by AP.

Websites that publish important U.S. climate reports have disappeared from public access.

So, as of Monday, June 30, websites that hosted national climate assessments and the U.S. Global Change Research Program became inaccessible to the public. There were no messages or redirects to other sources.

The White House, which is responsible for the assessments, said the data would be stored at NASA in accordance with the law. Meanwhile, a search for the documents on agency websites has so far yielded no results.

So, carefully vetted reports that help save lives and save money have become inaccessible without any explanation.

What is the threat of losing open access to the documents

Scientists are already sounding the alarm over the restricted access to peer-reviewed reports. Climate scientists, for example, note that the lack of open access to reliable scientific assessments will make it more difficult to plan for and defend against climate threats, undermining the safety of millions of Americans.

For example, climate scientist Kathy Jacobs of the University of Arizona, who led the creation of the 2014 report, said it is critical for decision makers across the country to have access to science-based information from the National Climate Assessment, the most reliable and thorough source of data on climate change in the United States.

"If it's true that this key resource is no longer available, it's a very sad day for the United States. It means seriously interfering with the facts and limiting people's access to the information they need, which could greatly increase the risks from climate threats," Jacobs said.

Harvard climate scientist John Goldren, who previously served as a science adviser to President Obama and led the development of these reports, said he spoke with governors, mayors and other local officials after the 2014 publication. They confirmed that the 841-page report helped them make important decisions, from planning for roads and sea levees to moving generators in hospitals from basements to rooftops for safety during natural disasters.

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