Reinstate and update public information on fossil fuel impacts on climate change to ensure informed policy-making.
Climate Change
Climate Change Risk
Assessment for this date
Current climate risk is high due to policy failures, extreme weather events, and the removal of critical information on fossil fuels from government websites.
December 11, 2025
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The removal of fossil fuel information from U.S. government websites indicates a significant policy failure that could hinder efforts to mitigate climate change, as public awareness and policy are crucial in addressing emissions. Concurrently, the recent extreme weather events in Asia, exacerbated by climate change, highlight the immediate impacts of global warming on human safety and economic stability. These events underscore the urgent need for comprehensive climate policies and international cooperation to address both the causes and effects of climate change. Additionally, the economic implications, such as increased insurance costs and threats to global GDP, further emphasize the systemic risks posed by climate change.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Increase advocacy and public awareness campaigns to counteract misinformation and promote climate action.
Facilitate global cooperation to address climate-induced extreme weather events and their economic impacts.
Conduct and disseminate studies on the economic impacts of climate change to inform policy and business strategies.
Invest in sustainable practices and technologies to mitigate climate risks and support adaptation efforts.
Sources Monitored
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Climate change supercharged $20 billion Asia floods, study finds Publisher: The Japan Times
- Deadly November Asian storms 'supercharged' by climate change, researchers say Publisher: Reuters
- Climate change is coming for the world's GDP, says UNEP report Publisher: Euronews.com
- EPA eliminates mention of fossil fuels in website on warming's causes Publisher: Ravalli Republic
- EPA Removes Information on Human Drivers of Warming from Its Website Publisher: Yale E360
- ‘We look ridiculous’: US government website removes fossil fuels as cause of global warming Publisher: Euronews.com