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The five researchers who prepared the administration’s July report were handpicked by Chris Wright, the energy secretary, and they all reject the established scientific consensus that the burning of oil, gas and coal is dangerously heating the planet.
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Five researchers preparing administration's July report were handpicked by Chris Wright all reject scientific consensus burning oil gas coal is dangerously heating planet.
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Lisa Friedman and Sachi Kitajima Mulkey
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2025-09-02",
    "topic": "Climate Change",
    "person": "Chris Wright",
    "source": "The New York Times",
    "administration": "Trump"
}
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM (1 week ago)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/climate/climate-science-report-energy-department.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20250902&instance_id=161747&nl=breaking-news&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=205119&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Over 85 scientists criticized a Trump administration report downplaying climate change, citing errors and misrepresentations. The report was used to justify repealing emission limits, prompting a strong rebuttal.

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Climate Science
Trump Administration
Scientific Integrity
Environmental Policy
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