A new website, Climate.us, has been launched by former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees to provide climate information to the public, filling the void left by the Trump administration’s shutdown of the government-run Climate.gov website.
The new site was created by a team of former NOAA employees who worked on Climate.gov until they were laid off last year as part of government cutbacks. Climate.gov had been a trusted source for official government climate data, with nearly 1 million visitors per month, according to 2021 numbers.
Climate Data Revival
The team, led by former Climate.gov program director Rebecca Lindsey, began re-creating the site in August 2025, crowdsourcing $280,000 and recruiting about 80 scientists to serve on the group’s science panel. The site features a collection of climate news, expert blogs, visual status reports, and climate literacy resources.
Climate.us provides easy access to climate data, which is public information, but had become difficult to find after the shutdown of Climate.gov. The new site also includes a re-created “climate dashboard” with key graphs related to climate change.
Scientists and educators have welcomed the launch of Climate.us, saying it helps to close the gap in accessing trustworthy climate change information. Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist at Texas Tech University, says the site makes it easier for the public to understand climate change and its impact on their lives.
Impact and Implications
The shutdown of Climate.gov had made it harder for the public and policymakers to access climate data and analysis. The launch of Climate.us is seen as a success story of expertise outside the government, with former NOAA employees using their knowledge to create a valuable resource for the public.
The new site has received a one-time grant from an anonymous donor, which will keep the project afloat until at least February 2027. As the US continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, the launch of Climate.us provides a vital source of information and analysis, helping to inform decision-making and public understanding of this critical issue.
The revival of climate data through Climate.us is a significant development, as it ensures that accurate and reliable information is available to the public, researchers, and policymakers, ultimately contributing to a better understanding of climate change and its far-reaching implications for the country and the world.
