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DoE climate report misrepresents research, scientists warn

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Trump administration’s attempt to revoke “endangerment finding” draws criticism from researchers

The Trump administration’s proposal to revoke the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 “endangerment finding” has provoked strong criticism from scientists, who have said the supporting report from the Department of Energy (DoE) misuses research and misrepresents the scientific consensus on climate change.

The EPA has proposed cancelling the 2009 endangerment finding, which allows the US to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.

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