The report controversially rebrands ocean acidification as 'ocean neutralization,' downplaying its harmful effects, which contradicts established scientific consensus.

Environmental groups are legally contesting the report, arguing that it is biased and could lead to rollback of regulations on emissions from power plants, vehicles, and oil and gas operations.

Authors of the report acknowledge that it is not a comprehensive review and state that any errors will be corrected, emphasizing that it focuses on underreported data and seeks to present alternative viewpoints.

Public comments on the DOE report are open until early September 2025, with environmental groups and scientists challenging its scientific validity and potential to undermine existing environmental protections.

A recent Department of Energy (DOE) report has sparked controversy by challenging mainstream climate science, claiming that climate models overestimate warming and that climate change impacts are less severe than widely accepted.

The report, commissioned under the Trump administration, dismisses the urgency of climate change, suggesting that efforts to reduce emissions would have limited global impact and downplaying the effects on the economy.

Many experts view the report as an attempt to suppress scientific evidence supporting climate change, which is backed by over 97% of scientists and extensive research.

If adopted, the flawed findings could lead to the rollback of key environmental regulations, including emissions standards for power plants and vehicles, potentially undermining climate efforts.

Public comment periods for the DOE and EPA reports are open until September 2 and September 22, respectively, allowing citizens and scientists to voice their concerns before final decisions are made.

The report features input from skeptics like John Christy, Judith Curry, Roy Spencer, Ross McKitrick, and Steve Koonin, some of whom have expressed doubts about human-caused climate change.

Mainstream scientific organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences, are preparing independent reviews of the latest evidence on greenhouse gases and public health in response to this controversy.

The report aligns with the Trump administration’s broader effort to delay regulatory actions based on scientific findings, reflecting a long-standing political effort to question and weaken scientific consensus on climate change.

Despite the criticism, the EPA and Department of Energy defend their reports as based on verifiable data, asserting they promote a more thoughtful, science-based discussion.