MAGA wants the nation to stick its head into the sand about #ClimateChange.
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Fact check
"A “critical assessment” report commissioned by the Trump administration to justify a rollback of US climate regulations contains at least 100 false or misleading statements, according to a Carbon Brief factcheck involving dozens of leading climate scientists."
https://interactive.carbonbrief.org/doe-factcheck/index.html
"The Energy Department and the EPA seem to have run afoul of four laws in particular that may be tricky for the administration to get around. "
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"The Energy Department and the EPA seem to have run afoul of four laws in particular that may be tricky for the administration to get around. "
"A group of the US’s leading climate scientists have compiled a withering review of a controversial Trump administration report that downplays the risks of the climate crisis, finding that the document is biased, riddled with errors and fails basic scientific credibility.""
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/02/trump-administration-climate-report
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"A group of the US’s leading climate scientists have compiled a withering review of a controversial Trump administration report that downplays the risks of the climate crisis, finding that the document is biased, riddled with errors and fails basic scientific credibility.""
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/02/trump-administration-climate-report
"For instance, the five skeptics contended that “meteorological drought” was not increasing in the United States; as the researchers point out in their response, this is cherry-picked nonsense.
The comment has sections like this on every topic raised by the D.O.E. report.
It’s a blitzkrieg of studies, observations, and data which makes clear that the authors [of the DOE report] were miles out of their depth, and further still out of the mainstream."
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/trumps-department-of-energy-gets-scienced
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"For instance, the five skeptics contended that “meteorological drought” was not increasing in the United States; as the researchers point out in their response, this is cherry-picked nonsense.
The comment has sections like this on every topic raised by the D.O.E. report.
It’s a blitzkrieg of studies, observations, and data which makes clear that the authors [of the DOE report] were miles out of their depth, and further still out of the mainstream."
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/trumps-department-of-energy-gets-scienced
Climate denial working group disbanded.
"The group’s end can be traced to a lawsuit filed by the Environmental Defense Fund and Union of Concerned Scientists.
Though the group has been disbanded, DOE will not withdraw the report it authored, which sparked resistance across the climate science community and stirred a coordinated response during the required public-comment period."
https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/climate/trump-dissolves-contrarian-group
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Climate denial working group disbanded.
"The group’s end can be traced to a lawsuit filed by the Environmental Defense Fund and Union of Concerned Scientists.
Though the group has been disbanded, DOE will not withdraw the report it authored, which sparked resistance across the climate science community and stirred a coordinated response during the required public-comment period."
https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/climate/trump-dissolves-contrarian-group
"The report stands in opposition to the Trump administration's decision in July to begin the process of revoking a key scientific finding published by the EPA in 2009 that six greenhouse gases are a threat to public health and must be regulated under the Clean Air Act.
But the National Academies concluded that the 2009 [endangerment] finding was accurate and is bolstered by stronger evidence that has since been supported by additional scientific research."
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/national-academies-rebukes-epa-climate-threats/
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"The report stands in opposition to the Trump administration's decision in July to begin the process of revoking a key scientific finding published by the EPA in 2009 that six greenhouse gases are a threat to public health and must be regulated under the Clean Air Act.
But the National Academies concluded that the 2009 [endangerment] finding was accurate and is bolstered by stronger evidence that has since been supported by additional scientific research."
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/national-academies-rebukes-epa-climate-threats/
"U.S. District Judge William Young in Boston [finds] that the work undertaken by the group convened by Energy Secretary Chris Wright fell outside the strict mandates of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The judge said he would discuss next steps in the case at a September 23 hearing.
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"U.S. District Judge William Young in Boston [finds] that the work undertaken by the group convened by Energy Secretary Chris Wright fell outside the strict mandates of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The judge said he would discuss next steps in the case at a September 23 hearing.
“The endangerment finding is the foundation for regulation of greenhouse gases at the federal level,” Field said. “It is not the government’s only tool for tackling climate change, but it is key to a balanced program with both carrots and sticks.”
Here are five things to know about the endangerment finding.
https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/09/endangerment-finding-epa-science-facts
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“The endangerment finding is the foundation for regulation of greenhouse gases at the federal level,” Field said. “It is not the government’s only tool for tackling climate change, but it is key to a balanced program with both carrots and sticks.”
Here are five things to know about the endangerment finding.
https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/09/endangerment-finding-epa-science-facts
There is still time to add public comment:
"Written comments on the proposal may be submitted to the docket for this rule through September 22, 2025. There are several ways to provide written comments on the proposal, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0194:"
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There is still time to add public comment:
"Written comments on the proposal may be submitted to the docket for this rule through September 22, 2025. There are several ways to provide written comments on the proposal, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0194:"
"The NAS report does not mess around with subtleties, going straight to the main point: Everything we've learned since the endangerment finding confirms that it was on target. "EPA’s 2009 finding that the human-caused emissions of greenhouse gases threaten human health and welfare was accurate, has stood the test of time, and is now reinforced by even stronger evidence," its authors conclude."
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"The NAS report does not mess around with subtleties, going straight to the main point: Everything we've learned since the endangerment finding confirms that it was on target. "EPA’s 2009 finding that the human-caused emissions of greenhouse gases threaten human health and welfare was accurate, has stood the test of time, and is now reinforced by even stronger evidence," its authors conclude."
"A coalition of states, cities, and counties is taking on the U.S. EPA over its attempt to rescind key climate change protections, warning that the move would endanger public health and violate federal law.
The legal filings are backed by more than 20 state attorneys general, along with major cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Officials say the EPA must reverse course and recommit to protecting Americans from climate-driven harms."
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/09/22/states-push-back-on-epa-move-to-gut-climate-protections/
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"A coalition of states, cities, and counties is taking on the U.S. EPA over its attempt to rescind key climate change protections, warning that the move would endanger public health and violate federal law.
The legal filings are backed by more than 20 state attorneys general, along with major cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Officials say the EPA must reverse course and recommit to protecting Americans from climate-driven harms."
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/09/22/states-push-back-on-epa-move-to-gut-climate-protections/
A Secret Panel to Question Climate Science Was Unlawful, Judge Rules
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/climate/energy-department-climate-ruling.html
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A Secret Panel to Question Climate Science Was Unlawful, Judge Rules
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/climate/energy-department-climate-ruling.html
"While many industry groups backed the repeal of vehicle emission standards, many were reluctant to show public support for rescinding the endangerment finding because of the legal and regulatory uncertainty it would unleash.
Last month, the American Petroleum Institute said it supported a repeal of the endangerment finding for vehicles but said it should be left in place for stationary sources"
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"While many industry groups backed the repeal of vehicle emission standards, many were reluctant to show public support for rescinding the endangerment finding because of the legal and regulatory uncertainty it would unleash.
Last month, the American Petroleum Institute said it supported a repeal of the endangerment finding for vehicles but said it should be left in place for stationary sources"
EPA to repeal its own conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planet and threaten health
"Known as the endangerment finding, the decision is the legal framework that allows the EPA to regulate emissions. Its reversal could upend many climate change policies."
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EPA to repeal its own conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planet and threaten health
"Known as the endangerment finding, the decision is the legal framework that allows the EPA to regulate emissions. Its reversal could upend many climate change policies."
As a friend remarked:
"The long-term background scheming over many years is operatic in scope.
And the crazy details, like Mandy Gunasekara being the same woman who handed Sen James Inhofe that snowball all those years ago, make this a rich read."
Same friend gave a gift link, no registration required:
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As a friend remarked:
"The long-term background scheming over many years is operatic in scope.
And the crazy details, like Mandy Gunasekara being the same woman who handed Sen James Inhofe that snowball all those years ago, make this a rich read."
Same friend gave a gift link, no registration required:
" “The proposal pretty much threw spaghetti on the wall,” says Rachel Cleetus, UCS. “There's just all kinds of arguments, all of them without merit”
“I will eat my car if they get upheld on the science,” says Parenteau.
It’s guaranteed that several environmental groups will immediately launch a challenge to the EPA’s new rule. Legal experts tell WIRED that it’s also clear that the EPA is seeking to take this struggle directly to the Supreme Court."
https://www.wired.com/story/the-fight-over-us-climate-rules-is-just-beginning/
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" “The proposal pretty much threw spaghetti on the wall,” says Rachel Cleetus, UCS. “There's just all kinds of arguments, all of them without merit”
“I will eat my car if they get upheld on the science,” says Parenteau.
It’s guaranteed that several environmental groups will immediately launch a challenge to the EPA’s new rule. Legal experts tell WIRED that it’s also clear that the EPA is seeking to take this struggle directly to the Supreme Court."
https://www.wired.com/story/the-fight-over-us-climate-rules-is-just-beginning/
"The administration is misleadingly claiming that climate regulations increase the cost of cars and trucks. In fact, as Dana Nuccitelli reported last fall, “This argument neglects the cost savings from reduced vehicle fueling bills and lessened climate damage. The Biden EPA estimated that its 2023 vehicle tailpipe rules would have generated about $1 trillion in net benefits over the next three decades.” "
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"The administration is misleadingly claiming that climate regulations increase the cost of cars and trucks. In fact, as Dana Nuccitelli reported last fall, “This argument neglects the cost savings from reduced vehicle fueling bills and lessened climate damage. The Biden EPA estimated that its 2023 vehicle tailpipe rules would have generated about $1 trillion in net benefits over the next three decades.” "
The headline not seen inside the United States:
Trump drops key US climate rule, swaps health for cheap cars
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-drops-key-us-climate-rule-swaps-health-for-cheap-cars/a-75939736
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The headline not seen inside the United States:
Trump drops key US climate rule, swaps health for cheap cars
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-drops-key-us-climate-rule-swaps-health-for-cheap-cars/a-75939736
"By the numbers: The firm projects that without big EPA rules underpinned by the finding, U.S. emissions in 2035 would be 26-35% below 2005 levels.
If the rules were intact? A steeper decline of 32-44%.
Reality check: Neither path comes close to what scientists say is needed to avoid the worst climate impacts."
https://www.axios.com/2026/02/12/trump-epa-climate-rollback-emissions-impact
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"By the numbers: The firm projects that without big EPA rules underpinned by the finding, U.S. emissions in 2035 would be 26-35% below 2005 levels.
If the rules were intact? A steeper decline of 32-44%.
Reality check: Neither path comes close to what scientists say is needed to avoid the worst climate impacts."
https://www.axios.com/2026/02/12/trump-epa-climate-rollback-emissions-impact
"This week’s reckless decisions may violate the 1991 Canada–United States Air Quality Agreement, a treaty that seeks to reduce trans-boundary air pollution.
Beyond that, the two nations announced in December 2023 that they had entered into an agreement “to renew and accelerate their joint efforts to combat the climate crisis and to increase economic benefits from collaboration.”
https://www.brandonsun.com/opinion/2026/02/13/canada-must-fight-u-s-climate-decisions
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"This week’s reckless decisions may violate the 1991 Canada–United States Air Quality Agreement, a treaty that seeks to reduce trans-boundary air pollution.
Beyond that, the two nations announced in December 2023 that they had entered into an agreement “to renew and accelerate their joint efforts to combat the climate crisis and to increase economic benefits from collaboration.”
https://www.brandonsun.com/opinion/2026/02/13/canada-must-fight-u-s-climate-decisions
"Greenhouse gases do not respect international borders.
The “no-harm” rule of international law is codified in Principle 21 of the Stockholm Declaration and Principle 2 of the Rio Declaration. It requires nations to ensure that activities within their jurisdiction or control do not cause significant environmental harm to other nations and, secondly, to take all appropriate measures to prevent such damage from occurring."
https://www.brandonsun.com/opinion/2026/02/13/canada-must-fight-u-s-climate-decisions
