Defiant Climate Science and Grassroots Action Defy Federal Inaction in the U.S.

In the past week, climate change developments in the United States have drawn national and international scrutiny. Over 85 prominent climate scientists published a major critique of a U.S. Department of Energy report, asserting that its findings were biased, error-filled, and unsuitable for policy guidance, a sharp contrast to widely respected climate assessments such as those from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or the U.S. National Climate Assessment. This controversy comes as legal challenges pursue greater transparency and accountability in climate policy formation. Meanwhile, the federal government’s reduction in climate and weather data collection—a consequence of agency cutbacks—is already impacting disaster prevention and early warning systems, not only within the country but globally. The New York Academy of Sciences highlights that American data have long been pivotal for forecasting floods, hurricanes, and even famine worldwide, but scientists abroad now warn that these capabilities may be compromised.

At the policy level, reporting from Phys.org and The Hill indicates that the Trump administration has halted construction of significant renewable energy projects, such as the Revolution Wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, while taking steps to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s foundational Endangerment Finding. Experts, including former EPA head Gina McCarthy, argue that these federal actions threaten progress and send troubling signals internationally, especially as other nations continue to press forward with ambitious climate goals.

In New Orleans, Grist reveals that levee infrastructure, a crucial defense against climate-fueled floods, is sinking and faces funding shortages just 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, raising concerns that local adaptation measures are lagging behind worsening climate impacts. On September 18th and 19th, Los Angeles will host the Global Climate Action and Sustainability Summit, bringing together scientists, policymakers, and activists eager to advance innovative responses in climate resilience. These events emphasize growing interest across sectors in forging solutions, despite challenges at the national policy level.

Globally, the United Nations warns that while the cooling La Niña climate pattern may return within months, it will not counteract the ongoing rise in global temperatures driven by human activities. At the same time, communities worldwide—including those in the United States—are mobilizing positive action to support energy transition, as the Sun Day initiative approaches on September 21st, with events celebrating the progress of clean power and rallying for further change.

Emerging patterns suggest that although federal divisions have disrupted climate science and policy, local communities, scientific organizations, and international partners continue to drive action and foster solutions. The U.S. remains central to both setbacks and progress: policy debates, evolving scientific standards, and grassroots mobilization all shape the country’s climate future and resonate globally.

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