Trump Administration Challenges Climate Science with Skeptic Report

The Trump administration has released an Energy Department report that questions the scientific consensus on global warming, arguing that the effects are exaggerated and that increased carbon dioxide is beneficial for plants. This report, which cites arguments commonly made by climate skeptics, aims to support the administration's efforts to dismantle climate regulations. Climate scientists have criticized the report for misrepresenting research and presenting debunked claims. This move signifies a more aggressive approach by the administration to challenge climate science compared to its first term, with the Environmental Protection Agency already referencing the report in its proposal to repeal a key finding on greenhouse gases posing a threat to public health. This action could undermine the EPA's authority to regulate emissions.