This week in #DangerSeason: In climate science news, more than 70 million Americans experienced a record number of days that are uncomfortably humid in June and July, along with record-breaking heat. Wildfires across Canada and the American West have created poor air quality for millions.
Meanwhile, in the Tropics, Tropical Storm Erin became the first hurricane of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. In Alaska, a glacial outburst flood is possible in Juneau, which has recently been affected by multiple outbursts in recent years.
Amid extreme weather this summer, Trump’s admin is reviving early-2000s denial talking points. A bogus DOE “climate report” by 5 contrarians, filled with cherry-picked data, was used by the EPA to justify rescinding the Endangerment Finding—echoing decades-old fossil fuel industry tactics.
EDF & UCS filed a lawsuit in the Federal District Court for the District of MA challenging the secret establishment of the hand-picked group, its hidden activities and records & its unlawful use. It asks the court to declare these actions unlawful & enjoin them now and going forward.
The suit by @envdefensefund.bsky.social and UCS names Energy Secretary Wright, DOE, EPA and Administrator Zeldin, and the Climate Working Group.
In the middle of all this, Trump’s Department of Energy openly worships fossil fuels over a clean energy future.
totally INSANE #VoteBlue2SaveAmerica #BlueTsunami
Yeah it’s been disgusting. Most days dew points are 75-80°F in New Jersey according to NOAA NWS. It’s hell. Hoping for a winter like 2013-2014 next year.
