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Energy Secretary Faces Backlash Over Climate Report Changes

8/10/2025

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is under fire for his controversial plans to "update" crucial national climate assessment reports, which scientists argue are vital for grasping climate change's effects. Critics claim the Trump administration is undermining climate science, especially after the alarming removal of the climate assessment website, sparking fears about the reliability of climate data and regulations.

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is under fire for his controversial plans to "update" crucial national climate assessment reports, which scientists argue are vital for grasping climate change's effects. Critics claim the Trump administration is undermining climate science, especially after the alarming removal of the climate assessment website, sparking fears about the reliability of climate data and regulations.