How FEMA’s Website Shift Reflects Changing Attitudes on Climate Change
FEMA's shift away from mentioning "climate change" on its website reflects political changes under the Trump administration.
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How FEMA’s Website Shift Reflects Changing Attitudes on Climate Change
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. government's primary agency tasked with managing natural disasters, has made a significant shift in how it addresses climate change. A noticeable change has been the removal of the term "climate change" from the agency's official website. This change is part of a broader rebranding of FEMA's approach to climate resilience, signaling a shift in the agency's messaging in line with political pressures. In this blog post, we'll explore the implications of this transformation, how it reflects broader political trends, and what it means for climate change communication at the federal level. The Shift: From “Climate Resilience” to “Future Conditions” One of the most striking changes in FEMA’s approach is the rebranding of its "climate resilience" page. Previously, the page explicitly addressed the reality of climate change, calling it the "defining crisis of our time." The page described …
