The US Department of Energy reportedly deleted about 6,000 pages related to energy conservation as a historic heatwave tears across the country.
The deletions were suspiciously timed following Republican outrage over Mayor Zohran Mamdani asking New Yorkers to help reduce strain on the grid by setting their AC to 78 degrees. Republicans like Ted Cruz, Nikki Haley, and Representative Nancy Mace quickly pounced, framing the request as socialism and an act of war on women in menopause.
The deletions by the Trump administration are broad and indiscriminate, affecting pages related to water conservation, insulation, and solar energy challenges.
Temperatures in New York City topped 95 degrees for four straight days, putting significant strain on the electrical grid. Setting thermostats to 78 degrees can help prevent blackouts.
