Environmental Data & Governance Initiative
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EDGI works to build environmental data and governance systems that are more just, equitable, and effective.
Website: envirodatagov.org
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Volunteer: https://envirodatagov.org/volunteer/
Website: envirodatagov.org
Newsletter: bit.ly/3UdFw7h
Volunteer: https://envirodatagov.org/volunteer/
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Burning Down the EPA: Documenting the Second Trump Administration’s Historic Assault – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
Under Administrator Zeldin, the EPA has begun incinerating many of the environmental and health protections this agency has provided for decades. Since […]
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In a new report, EDGI documents the assault on the EPA currently taking place under the second Trump administration. Findings show an EPA that is swiftly being hollowed out and made to work for polluters rather than the health of the public.
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EPA just proposed a new WOTUS rule that would reduce Clean Water Act protections. But U.S. surface waters are already imperiled & need more protections - not less.
EDGI has analyzed EPA data showing how surface water pollution is increasing. Learn more: envirodatagov.org/surface-wate...
EDGI has analyzed EPA data showing how surface water pollution is increasing. Learn more: envirodatagov.org/surface-wate...
Surface Waters Under Threat – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
This is an installment of our State of Environmental Protection series. This series utilizes public data from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to evaluate the current state of our environm...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
EPA just proposed a new WOTUS rule that would reduce Clean Water Act protections. But U.S. surface waters are already imperiled & need more protections - not less.
EDGI has analyzed EPA data showing how surface water pollution is increasing. Learn more: envirodatagov.org/surface-wate...
EDGI has analyzed EPA data showing how surface water pollution is increasing. Learn more: envirodatagov.org/surface-wate...
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Trump is authorizing exemptions to Clean Air Act rules limiting emissions of hazardous chemicals.
A new report by EDGI shows exemption-eligible facilities are among the riskiest polluters, disproportionately impacting low-income & communities of color. envirodatagov.org/publication/...
A new report by EDGI shows exemption-eligible facilities are among the riskiest polluters, disproportionately impacting low-income & communities of color. envirodatagov.org/publication/...
Even More Permission to Pollute? Impacts of Presidential Exemptions to Clean Air Act Provisions – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
According to the report Even More Permission to Pollute? Impacts of Presidential Exemptions to Clean Air Act Provisions, the EPA is authorizing […]
envirodatagov.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Trump is authorizing exemptions to Clean Air Act rules limiting emissions of hazardous chemicals.
A new report by EDGI shows exemption-eligible facilities are among the riskiest polluters, disproportionately impacting low-income & communities of color. envirodatagov.org/publication/...
A new report by EDGI shows exemption-eligible facilities are among the riskiest polluters, disproportionately impacting low-income & communities of color. envirodatagov.org/publication/...
Trump is authorizing exemptions to Clean Air Act rules limiting emissions of hazardous chemicals.
A new report by EDGI shows exemption-eligible facilities are among the riskiest polluters, disproportionately impacting low-income & communities of color. envirodatagov.org/publication/...
A new report by EDGI shows exemption-eligible facilities are among the riskiest polluters, disproportionately impacting low-income & communities of color. envirodatagov.org/publication/...
Even More Permission to Pollute? Impacts of Presidential Exemptions to Clean Air Act Provisions – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
According to the report Even More Permission to Pollute? Impacts of Presidential Exemptions to Clean Air Act Provisions, the EPA is authorizing […]
envirodatagov.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Trump is authorizing exemptions to Clean Air Act rules limiting emissions of hazardous chemicals.
A new report by EDGI shows exemption-eligible facilities are among the riskiest polluters, disproportionately impacting low-income & communities of color. envirodatagov.org/publication/...
A new report by EDGI shows exemption-eligible facilities are among the riskiest polluters, disproportionately impacting low-income & communities of color. envirodatagov.org/publication/...
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Our latest State of Environmental Protection blog analyzes trends in surface water pollution. EPA's own data shows that the public health risks from this pollution increased under the first Trump admin. envirodatagov.org/surface-wate...
Surface Waters Under Threat – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
This is an installment of our State of Environmental Protection series. This series utilizes public data from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to evaluate the current state of our environm...
envirodatagov.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Our latest State of Environmental Protection blog analyzes trends in surface water pollution. EPA's own data shows that the public health risks from this pollution increased under the first Trump admin. envirodatagov.org/surface-wate...
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“The cuts to EPA staffing are ‘the biggest blow that agency has ever had’, says Christopher Sellers at Stony Brook University in New York, who interviews EPA scientists for the Environmental Data & Governance Initiative.”
Read the article: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Read the article: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Dismantling of US federal agencies will ‘destroy science’
From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and ...
www.nature.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
“The cuts to EPA staffing are ‘the biggest blow that agency has ever had’, says Christopher Sellers at Stony Brook University in New York, who interviews EPA scientists for the Environmental Data & Governance Initiative.”
Read the article: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Read the article: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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The Trump admin. effort to cut funding for environmental justice programs is the new reality. But the uncertain status of Biden-era grants suggests important local stories remain. #SEJournalReportersToolbox suggests a rescued grants database to help make that possible: www.sej.org/publications...
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Trump admin. effort to cut funding for environmental justice programs is the new reality. But the uncertain status of Biden-era grants suggests important local stories remain. #SEJournalReportersToolbox suggests a rescued grants database to help make that possible: www.sej.org/publications...
The GHGRP provides the most robust national dataset on GHG emissions available. Among many uses, it helps identify top GHG emitters.
EPA’s proposed amendments would remove reporting for 46/47 industries. EDGI opposes these amendments in our public comment: envirodatagov.org/wp-content/u...
EPA’s proposed amendments would remove reporting for 46/47 industries. EDGI opposes these amendments in our public comment: envirodatagov.org/wp-content/u...
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The GHGRP provides the most robust national dataset on GHG emissions available. Among many uses, it helps identify top GHG emitters.
EPA’s proposed amendments would remove reporting for 46/47 industries. EDGI opposes these amendments in our public comment: envirodatagov.org/wp-content/u...
EPA’s proposed amendments would remove reporting for 46/47 industries. EDGI opposes these amendments in our public comment: envirodatagov.org/wp-content/u...
How might the deregulatory agenda advanced by the Trump administration affect drinking water quality? The latest blog in EDGI’s “State of Environmental Protection” series answers this question by analyzing EPA data on Safe Drinking Water Act enforcement. envirodatagov.org/threats-to-d...
Threats to Drinking Water Call for Stronger Regulation and Enforcement – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
By: Jennifer Epstein, Eric Nost, Christopher Cane, and Shannan Lenke Stoll This is an installment of our State of Environmental Protection series, […]
envirodatagov.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
How might the deregulatory agenda advanced by the Trump administration affect drinking water quality? The latest blog in EDGI’s “State of Environmental Protection” series answers this question by analyzing EPA data on Safe Drinking Water Act enforcement. envirodatagov.org/threats-to-d...
“The cuts to EPA staffing are ‘the biggest blow that agency has ever had’, says Christopher Sellers at Stony Brook University in New York, who interviews EPA scientists for the Environmental Data & Governance Initiative.”
Read the article: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Read the article: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Dismantling of US federal agencies will ‘destroy science’
From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and ...
www.nature.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
“The cuts to EPA staffing are ‘the biggest blow that agency has ever had’, says Christopher Sellers at Stony Brook University in New York, who interviews EPA scientists for the Environmental Data & Governance Initiative.”
Read the article: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Read the article: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Many AI data centers are state & federally permitted, theoretically held to pollution standards so as not to overburden communities. The data tell a different story: Those living near these centers face higher air pollution, especially communities of color. envirodatagov.org/blogs/commun...
Communities Close to EPA-Regulated Data Centers Face Heightened Air Pollution – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
By Lelia Marie Hampton and Eric Nost Key Points Data centers are booming right now due to climbing demand for generative AI, […]
envirodatagov.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Many AI data centers are state & federally permitted, theoretically held to pollution standards so as not to overburden communities. The data tell a different story: Those living near these centers face higher air pollution, especially communities of color. envirodatagov.org/blogs/commun...
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Federal agencies are posting banners on their websites accusing Democrats and the “Radical Left” for the government shutdown, using language that is partisan, disparaging, and contemptuous.
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
Federal Agencies Post Incendiary Banners About the Government Shutdown – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
This post is part of the EDGI Website Governance Team’s “Highlights from the Change Log” blog series. The purpose of this series is to highlight interesting changes we have observed in the content of,...
envirodatagov.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Federal agencies are posting banners on their websites accusing Democrats and the “Radical Left” for the government shutdown, using language that is partisan, disparaging, and contemptuous.
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
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Changes to federal websites raise “concerns for proposed federal regulations now open for public comment, said Izzy Pacenza, EDGI project coordinator,” who added that it’s important to save environmental data “for the public ... so the public can weigh in.” www.context.news/climate-risk...
Volunteers race to save US climate data from Trump’s purge | Context by TRF
As the Trump administration changes federal websites on climate change, nonprofits rebuild the data beyond the government’s reach
www.context.news
October 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Changes to federal websites raise “concerns for proposed federal regulations now open for public comment, said Izzy Pacenza, EDGI project coordinator,” who added that it’s important to save environmental data “for the public ... so the public can weigh in.” www.context.news/climate-risk...
Changes to federal websites raise “concerns for proposed federal regulations now open for public comment, said Izzy Pacenza, EDGI project coordinator,” who added that it’s important to save environmental data “for the public ... so the public can weigh in.” www.context.news/climate-risk...
Volunteers race to save US climate data from Trump’s purge | Context by TRF
As the Trump administration changes federal websites on climate change, nonprofits rebuild the data beyond the government’s reach
www.context.news
October 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Changes to federal websites raise “concerns for proposed federal regulations now open for public comment, said Izzy Pacenza, EDGI project coordinator,” who added that it’s important to save environmental data “for the public ... so the public can weigh in.” www.context.news/climate-risk...
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We’re excited to share the first story in our Made Possible series, showing how 2,212 studies relied on federal environmental justice tools like EJScreen and what’s at stake when those tools disappear.
Read today: screening-tools.com/blog/pedp-en...
Read today: screening-tools.com/blog/pedp-en...
October 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We’re excited to share the first story in our Made Possible series, showing how 2,212 studies relied on federal environmental justice tools like EJScreen and what’s at stake when those tools disappear.
Read today: screening-tools.com/blog/pedp-en...
Read today: screening-tools.com/blog/pedp-en...
Federal agencies are posting banners on their websites accusing Democrats and the “Radical Left” for the government shutdown, using language that is partisan, disparaging, and contemptuous.
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
Federal Agencies Post Incendiary Banners About the Government Shutdown – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
This post is part of the EDGI Website Governance Team’s “Highlights from the Change Log” blog series. The purpose of this series is to highlight interesting changes we have observed in the content of,...
envirodatagov.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Federal agencies are posting banners on their websites accusing Democrats and the “Radical Left” for the government shutdown, using language that is partisan, disparaging, and contemptuous.
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
Many AI data centers are state & federally permitted, theoretically held to pollution standards so as not to overburden communities. The data tell a different story: Those living near these centers face higher air pollution, especially communities of color. envirodatagov.org/blogs/commun...
Communities Close to EPA-Regulated Data Centers Face Heightened Air Pollution – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
By Lelia Marie Hampton and Eric Nost Key Points Data centers are booming right now due to climbing demand for generative AI, […]
envirodatagov.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Many AI data centers are state & federally permitted, theoretically held to pollution standards so as not to overburden communities. The data tell a different story: Those living near these centers face higher air pollution, especially communities of color. envirodatagov.org/blogs/commun...
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“‘At the end of the day, we need the federal government to [collect climate data],’ says Gretchen Gehrke from EDGI, the initiative that tracks alterations to government websites. ‘There are no other entities that have the resources and the reach to do it.’”
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The costs of Trump’s campaign to censor climate science
[FREE TO READ] Datasets have been removed, federal websites scrubbed and thousands of Noaa staff purged. Experts warn disaster defences are at risk
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October 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“‘At the end of the day, we need the federal government to [collect climate data],’ says Gretchen Gehrke from EDGI, the initiative that tracks alterations to government websites. ‘There are no other entities that have the resources and the reach to do it.’”
on.ft.com/4ndJ5HI
on.ft.com/4ndJ5HI
Our latest State of Environmental Protection blog analyzes trends in surface water pollution. EPA's own data shows that the public health risks from this pollution increased under the first Trump admin. envirodatagov.org/surface-wate...
Surface Waters Under Threat – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
This is an installment of our State of Environmental Protection series. This series utilizes public data from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to evaluate the current state of our environm...
envirodatagov.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Our latest State of Environmental Protection blog analyzes trends in surface water pollution. EPA's own data shows that the public health risks from this pollution increased under the first Trump admin. envirodatagov.org/surface-wate...
“‘At the end of the day, we need the federal government to [collect climate data],’ says Gretchen Gehrke from EDGI, the initiative that tracks alterations to government websites. ‘There are no other entities that have the resources and the reach to do it.’”
on.ft.com/4ndJ5HI
on.ft.com/4ndJ5HI
The costs of Trump’s campaign to censor climate science
[FREE TO READ] Datasets have been removed, federal websites scrubbed and thousands of Noaa staff purged. Experts warn disaster defences are at risk
on.ft.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“‘At the end of the day, we need the federal government to [collect climate data],’ says Gretchen Gehrke from EDGI, the initiative that tracks alterations to government websites. ‘There are no other entities that have the resources and the reach to do it.’”
on.ft.com/4ndJ5HI
on.ft.com/4ndJ5HI
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“In recent months, the administration has axed entire pages about climate change and how to adapt to it, said Gretchen Gehrke, who monitors federal websites with the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative.” Read the story here: grist.org/language/str...
The strategy behind Trump's climate catchphrase, the 'Green New Scam'
The slogan may sound like a joke, but it’s part of a broader campaign to undermine public trust in climate action.
grist.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
“In recent months, the administration has axed entire pages about climate change and how to adapt to it, said Gretchen Gehrke, who monitors federal websites with the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative.” Read the story here: grist.org/language/str...
“In recent months, the administration has axed entire pages about climate change and how to adapt to it, said Gretchen Gehrke, who monitors federal websites with the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative.” Read the story here: grist.org/language/str...
The strategy behind Trump's climate catchphrase, the 'Green New Scam'
The slogan may sound like a joke, but it’s part of a broader campaign to undermine public trust in climate action.
grist.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
“In recent months, the administration has axed entire pages about climate change and how to adapt to it, said Gretchen Gehrke, who monitors federal websites with the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative.” Read the story here: grist.org/language/str...
Climate change information is being removed from federal agency websites as information suppression intensifies under the Trump administration.
Learn more in the most recent Highlight From the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/trump-admini...
Learn more in the most recent Highlight From the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/trump-admini...
Trump Administration Intensifies Suppression of Climate Information – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
A side-by-side view of EPA’s web page dedicated to Climate Adaptation on July 23, 2025 (left), and August 7, 2025 (right), after […]
envirodatagov.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Climate change information is being removed from federal agency websites as information suppression intensifies under the Trump administration.
Learn more in the most recent Highlight From the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/trump-admini...
Learn more in the most recent Highlight From the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/trump-admini...
Congress has not yet approved EPA’s proposal to slash its budget by a massive 50%, yet the agency has *already* cut far more staff than in its proposal - 25% by EDGI’s count, and likely more by year’s end. EDGI’s @scoutblum.bsky.social and Chris Sellers explain:
theconversation.com/trump-admini...
theconversation.com/trump-admini...
Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water
Careful research into public information and in-depth interviews has shown the scale of personnel cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency.
theconversation.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Congress has not yet approved EPA’s proposal to slash its budget by a massive 50%, yet the agency has *already* cut far more staff than in its proposal - 25% by EDGI’s count, and likely more by year’s end. EDGI’s @scoutblum.bsky.social and Chris Sellers explain:
theconversation.com/trump-admini...
theconversation.com/trump-admini...
The Water Tool is “an exploratory & customizable journey through data on drinking water suppliers’ compliance with regulations, watershed pollution, & environmental justice.” Learn about the tool in a new paper by EDGI researchers: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The Water Tool is “an exploratory & customizable journey through data on drinking water suppliers’ compliance with regulations, watershed pollution, & environmental justice.” Learn about the tool in a new paper by EDGI researchers: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Our short paper on the development and use of a tool for teaching about drinking water justice in New Jersey was just published open access: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
An Online Interactive Tool for Exploring Water Justice with Undergraduate Students - Eric Nost, Marianne Sullivan, Kelsey Breseman, Lilian Milanés, Nicole Davi, 2025
It is vital that the next generation of public health practitioners understand the importance of ensuring affordable and equitable access to safe drinking water...
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October 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Our short paper on the development and use of a tool for teaching about drinking water justice in New Jersey was just published open access: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...