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Experts Slam DOE Report for Climate Misinformation

8/15/2025

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Scientists Challenge Misinformation

Veteran climate scientists criticize a DOE report for spreading misinformation about climate change consensus.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright's plan to revise climate assessments faces backlash from experts concerned about data manipulation.
Research organizations are taking steps to safeguard climate data due to fears of undermined scientific integrity during the Trump administration.

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Scientists Contest EPA Actions

Legal challenges arise against the Trump administration's plan to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding, citing potential federal law violations.
The Energy Department's report is criticized for selective data use and lacks independent peer review.
The EPA's Science Advisory Board is inactive, hindering regulatory actions based on the report.
Public comments on the EPA proposal and Energy Department report are open until mid-September 2025, with a fast-track review ongoing.

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Scientists Challenge Misinformation

Veteran climate scientists criticize a DOE report for spreading misinformation about climate change consensus.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright's plan to revise climate assessments faces backlash from experts concerned about data manipulation.
Research organizations are taking steps to safeguard climate data due to fears of undermined scientific integrity during the Trump administration.

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