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Federal Court Rules DOE's Climate Group Illegitimate

1/31/2026

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On January 30, 2026, a U.S. federal court ruled the Department of Energy (DOE) unlawfully formed a climate advisory group.
The group consisted of climate change skeptics and operated without public meetings or notice.
Environmental Defense Fund and Union of Concerned Scientists sued the Department, citing the group's report.
The suit argues the report influenced a proposed repeal of the endangerment finding, which is under review at the White House.

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On January 30, 2026, a U.S. federal court ruled the Department of Energy (DOE) unlawfully formed a climate advisory group.
The group consisted of climate change skeptics and operated without public meetings or notice.
Environmental Defense Fund and Union of Concerned Scientists sued the Department, citing the group's report.
The suit argues the report influenced a proposed repeal of the endangerment finding, which is under review at the White House.