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DOE Tells Employees to Avoid 'Climate Change' Language

10/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) instructed employees to avoid terms like 'climate change'.
DOE denied directives, citing transparency.
Critics say the move signals a broader Trump administration effort to curb climate discourse and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s coal-plant deadline extensions.
Resilient Energy Economies initiative, funded by a $1 million Sloan Foundation grant, supports communities transitioning to clean energy.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, President Trump initiated a rollback of climate regulations, including withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, which aimed to limit global warming. This shift followed his executive order to boost the coal industry, reversing Obama-era policies. The U.S. Climate Alliance was formed on June 1, 2017, by states committed to upholding the Paris Agreement's goals, reflecting ongoing national tensions over climate policy.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) instructed employees to avoid terms like 'climate change'.
DOE denied directives, citing transparency.
Critics say the move signals a broader Trump administration effort to curb climate discourse and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s coal-plant deadline extensions.
Resilient Energy Economies initiative, funded by a $1 million Sloan Foundation grant, supports communities transitioning to clean energy.

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