Trump Attacks National Academies Over Climate Chapter in Judges’ Manual
The president joined Republican officials who slammed the National Academies of Sciences for a chapter about climate science in an educational guide for judges.
The criticism from President Trump and Republican officials of the National Academies of Sciences highlights the ongoing politicization of climate science in the United States. The National Academies, a non-partisan organization, provides authoritative advice on science and technology policy. The educational guide for judges, which includes a chapter on climate science, appears to have become a flashpoint in the debate over climate change.
This controversy is part of a larger trend of attempts to discredit and undermine the credibility of scientific research on climate change. The National Academies' work on climate science is widely respected and based on peer-reviewed research. By attacking the organization, the President and Republican officials may be trying to create doubt about the scientific consensus on climate change, which is supported by numerous studies and international agreements.
What's next to watch is how this criticism affects the use of climate science in judicial decision-making and the broader conversation about climate policy. The National Academies' work is influential, and its guidance is often used by policymakers and judges. The reaction to the climate chapter in the judges' manual may also signal how the debate over climate change will play out in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election and beyond.
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