The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration has taken a controversial stance by downplaying the connection between extreme weather events and climate change, despite mounting scientific consensus. Internal EPA documents reveal a deliberate effort to dismiss extensive climate research linking rising global temperatures to increased incidences of wildfires, hurricanes, droughts, and flooding. Critics argue that this rejection of science not only undermines public safety but also stalls critical policy actions necessary to mitigate catastrophic environmental impacts.

Experts and environmental advocates warn that ignoring this data could have devastating consequences:

  • Delayed emergency…