Chris Wright, the US energy secretary, stated that the Trump administration plans to update national climate assessment reports, which have been relied upon since 2000 to gauge the impacts of climate change on various sectors. His comments were met with skepticism, especially after the Department of Energy released a report that many scientists deemed filled with misinformation and overstated claims regarding climate crisis concerns. Wright's assertion that the existing assessments were unfair also drew criticism, with scientists emphasizing the importance of accurate representation of climate data.
Chris Wright stated that the Trump administration would review national climate assessment reports, traditionally considered the gold standard for understanding climate impacts.
The Department of Energy produced a report suggesting concerns over climate change were exaggerated, which faced significant backlash from scientists for misinformation.
Wright criticized the national climate assessment reports for being unfair in their broader evaluations of climate change, stating a need for corrections where findings are objectionable.
Michael Mann likened Wright's comments regarding the climate reports to actions taken by Joseph Stalin, indicating a serious concern over the manipulation of scientific information.
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