Experts Criticize Trump's Energy Department Climate Report as a "Sham" or "Hoax" with Over 85 Participants
In a recent development, the scientific community has expressed concerns about a climate report published by the Department of Energy (DOE). The report, which was written in just four months and without undergoing the usual rigorous peer review process, has been met with criticism from experts across the globe.
The DOE report, prepared by five authors known for their climate skepticism, has been denounced as containing "serious errors and manipulated quotes". Christopher Callahan of Indiana University warned that the report is not impartial but a tool to support predetermined decisions. The alternative report, signed by specialists from more than 40 universities and research centers, describes the DOE's document as a "scientific mess".
Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended the report as an effort to "counteract the cancellation of science". However, the selection of the authors for the DOE report could violate a 1972 law that requires balance of perspectives in federal advisory committees. The authors of the DOE report, John Christy, Judith Curry, Steven Koonin, Ross McKitrick, and Roy Spencer, are known for manufacturing uncertainty in the climate debate.
The DOE report minimizes the risks of global warming and has been criticized for ignoring established science. Andra Garner of Rowan University spent weeks correcting a government report filled with manipulated data. Abigail Swann of the University of Washington emphasized that legal decisions should not be based on unreviewed documents that distort scientific knowledge.
Meetings related to the DOE report were held behind closed doors and without respecting transparency norms that should govern federal committees. The real goal of the DOE report is to provide cover for rescinding the "endangerment finding", the 2009 resolution that established that greenhouse gases harm human health. Eliminating the "endangerment finding" would allow dismantling federal regulations on vehicle, power plant, and industrial emissions.
Amidst these controversies, a group of 85 climate change experts have published a critique of the DOE report on climate change. However, there is no available information about the identities or details of these experts. A spokesperson for the DOE assured that the document was internally reviewed by experts and is now open to public comments.
The scientific community is battling to defend the credibility of science against political manipulation. Official climate reports usually involve hundreds of experts and years of work, with multiple rounds of internal and external review. As the debate continues, the public is encouraged to stay informed and engaged in this important discussion.
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