Scientists Slam tRump Administration's Climate Report as a 'Mockery'

02 Sep 2025 | Abstracted from Time

Over 85 scientists condemned a Trump Administration climate report for misrepresenting data and downplaying climate threats. Critics say it mimics the "tobacco strategy" - manufacturing doubt to delay action - by cherry-picking evidence and bypassing peer review. Led by fossil fuel allies, the Department of Energy's review promotes fossil fuel industry interests and could influence future policy despite broad scientific rejection.

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