Environmental Protection Network Calls for Retraction of DOE's Biased Climate Report

The Environmental Protection Network (EPN), a group of over 650 former EPA career staff and confirmation-level appointees, has strongly condemned the Department of Energy's (DOE) report on the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on the U.S. climate. The report, titled "A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate," is being used as the basis for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to repeal the Endangerment Finding, which requires regulation of greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change. EPN's formal comments urge the report's retraction, citing numerous flaws in its methodology and conclusions.

Key Takeaways:

• The EPN report submitted comments to the DOE, strongly condemning the report's flawed science and biased conclusions.
• The report was found to ignore major climate assessments, cherry pick data, rely on incorrect studies, and make unscientific statements.
• EPN's Andy Miller, a former Senior Science Advisor, stated that the report intentionally misrepresents what is known about climate change.
• The report's conclusions are contrary to the overwhelming scientific evidence supporting climate action.
• EPN's expertise, drawn from over 650 members, brings a unique perspective on the matter, highlighting the report's flaws.
• The EPN urges the report's retraction, emphasizing the importance of accurate and unbiased scientific information.

Statistics:

• 650: Number of former EPA career staff and confirmation-level appointees in the Environmental Protection Network (EPN).
• 1: The Department of Energy's (DOE) report on greenhouse gas emissions, identified as flawed by EPN.
• 2017: Year the Environmental Protection Network (EPN) was founded.
• Overwhelming: The amount of scientific evidence supporting climate action, contrary to the DOE report's conclusions.

Sources:

• Environmental Protection Network, "EPN Calls for Retraction of DOE's Biased Climate Report"
• Environmental Protection Network, "About the Environmental Protection Network"