Race to Save Government Websites as Data Disappears from Public View

In recent weeks, the U.S. government has removed thousands of web pages related to public health, climate change, and other critical areas. In response, organizations like the Internet Archive and the Environmental Data & Governance Initiative are working to preserve this information. The End of Term Web Archive, a collaborative project, is also capturing and saving U.S. government websites during administrative transitions.

These efforts aim to ensure continued public access to vital data that might otherwise be lost. The preservation of such information is crucial for research, policy-making, and public awareness.

The proactive archiving of government websites highlights the importance of safeguarding public information, especially during times of political change.

Source: MIT Technology Review, https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/02/07/1111328/inside-the-race-to-archive-the-us-governments-websites/