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Energy Secretary Sparks Debate on Climate Change Science

9/28/2025

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Wright Challenges Climate Science

Energy Secretary Chris Wright argues climate science suffers from cancel culture, stifling debate.
He asserts climate change is not dangerous, citing a 141-page Trump administration report framing it as a challenge.
POLITICO's E&E News critiques the report for obscuring facts and relying on outdated, non-peer-reviewed studies; The National Academies say human-caused emissions harm public health in the U.S.

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Ebell Urges Legal Challenge

Myron Ebell, former EPA transition team leader, urges a legal challenge to the National Academies report underpinning the climate consensus.
The EPA's repeal hinges on a disputed Department of Energy (DOE) report criticized for cherry-picking.
A federal judge ruled the DOE's Climate Working Group did not comply with federal advisory laws.

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Wright Challenges Climate Science

Energy Secretary Chris Wright argues climate science suffers from cancel culture, stifling debate.
He asserts climate change is not dangerous, citing a 141-page Trump administration report framing it as a challenge.
POLITICO's E&E News critiques the report for obscuring facts and relying on outdated, non-peer-reviewed studies; The National Academies say human-caused emissions harm public health in the U.S.

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