The Trump administration tried to stop climate science from being used to help people understand and fight climate change, like hiding a toy that helps you see your favorite game better.
Climate science is like having a map that shows you how hot it's getting outside. Scientists use this map to tell people if they should plant more trees or build stronger houses.
The Trump administration did something called a "new assault", which means they tried really hard to stop scientists from sharing their maps, and even changed some of the maps themselves, like drawing new lines that said it wasn’t as hot outside as it actually was.
They also hired people who wanted to argue with climate scientists, kind of like having a friend who always says your favorite game is boring, just to make you doubt it.
Sometimes they took away money from scientists so they couldn't study the weather and make new maps, it's like taking away your crayons when you're trying to draw a picture.
But even though this happened, some people still believed in the maps and kept fighting for better ones.
Examples
- A student learns how the Trump administration tried to ignore climate data by cutting funding for research.
- A teacher explains that the government stopped sharing climate reports with the public.
- A family discusses how less money was given to scientists who study weather and pollution.
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See also
- How the trump administration co opts pop culture and religion for political gain?
- Why Do Political Parties Change Their Minds?
- How trump is complicating tsa funding?
- How climate science is sneakily getting funded under trump?
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