This is the sixth installment in our “Cost of Ignorance” series: a set of campaigns that highlights how the Trump administration is jeopardizing our future, with the goal of encouraging more people to speak out.

This week, we’re focusing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent information purge, which has turned a trusted government website into a hub of misinformation to better align with the administration’s agenda.

These days, if you’re looking for reliable information on climate change, you may want to steer clear of the EPA’s website.

In early December, the agency escalated its war on science by quietly removing 80 pages with information on climate change. While previous changes had focused on swapping specific language, the EPA used this purge to target the fundamentals—namely, resources that paint a clear picture of how the climate crisis impacts our lives and vice versa.

Chief among them was the “Causes of Climate Change” page, where the “Humans Versus Natural Causes” section has been completely removed. Now, the page only references how “natural processes” contribute to our changing climate:

And that’s just one example.

Also missing are a page detailing the physical and economic risks associated with a warming world and a resource that uses over 100 maps and charts to showcase and explain various climate change indicators.

These changes are deeply alarming—especially when you consider how difficult it’s become for the public to access unbiased, reliable information about climate change.

Think about it. Climate.gov is no more, and public-facing resources like the National Climate Assessments were removed from government websites several months ago. Some government agencies are still providing accurate information. Still, many more have overhauled their websites to better align with the President’s talking points—and that means educators, local governments, businesses, and members of the public can no longer count on government websites and resources they once trusted.

So what can we do about it?

• Sound the alarm. We used the word “quiet” to describe the EPA’s website purge—and that’s because it barely made headlines at all. One of the best things we can do to stand against this information overhaul is make it clear that it’s happening in the first place.

• Promote alternatives. From Climate.us taking up the climate.gov mantle to the Internet Archive and Environmental Data & Governance Initiative saving original versions of webpages, there’s no shortage of groups fighting to preserve these critical resources. We need to make sure our elected officials know about these alternatives and do their part to connect their constituents to reliable information.

• Reiterate the facts. There is no debate—climate change is happening, and no amount of cherry-picked information or misrepresented facts can change that reality. As we spread the word about this overhaul, we must emphasize the urgency of the crisis and the importance of credible information to raise awareness and drive action.

Remember—whether it’s repealing the endangerment finding, rolling back critical environmental protections, or promoting their idea of “gold-standard science,” the Trump administration’s fossil-fuel-friendly agenda relies on an uninformed public. That’s why the EPA went ahead with this information purge. And it’s precisely why we’re going to do everything we can to make sure people know about it.

Join us as we take a stand against disinformation!