Former federal employees and a nonprofit organization have revived Climate.gov, the U.S. government's primary climate information website, which was shut down in 2025 due to budget cuts under the Trump administration. The site, now hosted independently, provides access to climate data, research, and resources that were previously unavailable to the public.
The restoration effort was led by Climate Nexus, a nonprofit that focuses on climate communication, along with a team of ex-NOAA and NASA scientists who volunteered their expertise. The revived site mirrors the original content, including historical climate records, sea-level rise projections, and educational materials, ensuring continuity of critical information.
According to reports, the original Climate.gov was taken offline in early 2025 as part of broader reductions to federal climate programs. The Trump administration's budget cuts eliminated funding for the site, which had been a key resource for policymakers, researchers, and the public. The revival aims to fill the gap left by the government's withdrawal from climate data dissemination.
The new version of Climate.gov is not affiliated with the U.S. government but relies on publicly available data and donations. It has already attracted over 500,000 visitors since its launch in June 2026, according to the nonprofit. The team plans to update the site regularly with the latest climate science.
