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Climate Scientists Slam DOE Report as Biased and Flawed

9/5/2025

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Scientists Critique DOE

Over 85 climate scientists criticized a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) report for bias and flaws.
The report contradicts established assessments from the IPCC and U.S. National Climate Assessment.
Critics claim it misrepresents data and lacks transparency due to the absence of peer review.
Legal challenges have been initiated by the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Environmental Defense Fund.
Experts argue the report promotes a predetermined policy agenda, undermining the EPA's Endangerment Finding.

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NASA Funding Cuts

The U.S. has invested over $800 million in climate-monitoring satellites since the Bush administration.
The first Orbiting Carbon Observatory mission failed in 2009, but two later missions succeeded.
Currently, the satellites are in "perfect health" with over a decade of operational life left.
The Trump administration plans to cut NASA's budget by 25% and reduce Earth science funding.
Former NASA scientist David Crisp criticized these cuts, highlighting minimal operational costs compared to construction expenses.

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Scientists Critique DOE

Over 85 climate scientists criticized a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) report for bias and flaws.
The report contradicts established assessments from the IPCC and U.S. National Climate Assessment.
Critics claim it misrepresents data and lacks transparency due to the absence of peer review.
Legal challenges have been initiated by the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Environmental Defense Fund.
Experts argue the report promotes a predetermined policy agenda, undermining the EPA's Endangerment Finding.

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