The Trump administration’s policies raised concerns about the preservation of critical environmental data. Recognizing the risk of losing valuable information, Eric Nost and the Environmental Data Governance Initiative (EDGI) took proactive steps to archive datasets at risk of deletion.

The Preservation Effort

Nost and EDGI collaborated to identify and preserve key datasets related to climate change and environmental science, including:

• Sea Level Rise Estimates: Data on coastal vulnerabilities.
• Wildfire Risk Predictions: Information for disaster preparedness.
• Pollution Data: Records of pollution levels for public health and regulation.

These datasets are essential resources for researchers, policymakers, and communities addressing climate-related challenges.

Eric Nost’s Role

As an Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Guelph, Nost specializes in political ecology, exploring the intersection of society and the environment. His expertise guided the preservation of critical data during a politically sensitive period.

EDGI’s Mission

The Environmental Data Governance Initiative (EDGI) works to prevent the loss of environmental data, ensuring its preservation and accessibility. The initiative supports transparency and accountability in environmental governance.