An international group of over 85 climate experts has strongly criticized a recent report from the U.S. Department of Energy, "A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate." The scientists' 439-page review asserts that the DOE report "fails to adequately represent the current scientific understanding of climate change," is "full of errors," "biased," and "not fit to inform policy."
The DOE report, authored by five individuals selected by a former fossil fuel executive, controversially concludes that "carbon dioxide-induced warming appears to be less damaging economically than commonly believed" and that aggressive mitigation strategies "could be more harmful than beneficial."
Critics, including Andrew Dessler of Texas A&M University, have labeled the report a "mockery of science," pointing to its selective citation of scientific literature and misrepresentation of data. The American Meteorological Society has also identified "five foundational flaws" in the report.
This controversy highlights a significant disconnect between the scientific community and the current administration's stance on climate change. The DOE has opened a public comment period for their report, but the scientific consensus is clear: the report is a significant departure from established climate science.