Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Scientists Rebuke Trump's Climate Report, Calling it 'Mockery of Science'
The Trump administration released a report about climate change, but scientists are saying it's wrong.
Around 85 scientists wrote a long response, criticizing the report for using outdated ideas and misinterpreting data.
The government's report claims that extreme weather isn't getting worse and US temperatures aren't rising.
The scientists in the rebuttal say the report uses old arguments and tactics similar to those used by the tobacco industry.
They also point out that the report overlooks some effects, like impacts on coral reefs that protect coastlines.
Scientists criticized a climate report released by the Trump administration.
The rebuttal accused the report of misinterpreting evidence and using outdated ideas.
The government report made claims that scientists disputed about extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Scientists compared the report's tactics to those used by the tobacco industry.
The report was criticized for overlooking effects on biodiversity, like coral reefs.
- Who
- Climate experts and scientists, the Trump administration
- What
- Scientists rejected a government report on climate change.
- When
- The report was released in July.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- The scientists disagreed with the report's claims and methodology.
- Report Title
- A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the US Climate
- Scientists Rebuttal Length
- 440 pages
- Accusations
- Misinterpretation of evidence, use of discredited studies
- Claims in Report
- Extreme weather events not increasing, US temperatures not rising
- Cited issue
- Ocean Acidification