UN Committee Admits Climate Projections Were Wrong

UN Committee Admits Climate Projections Were Wrong

Source: Fox News

Summary

President Donald Trump criticized Democratic climate policies after the UN’s top climate committee admitted that its previous projections (RCP8.5) were wrong. Trump accused Democrats of using climate fears to justify energy policies and government spending. The IPCC’s worst-case scenario, which included significant global temperature increases and sea level rises, is being phased out due to its implausibility based on renewable energy growth and emissions trends. Trump’s comments drew criticism from Democrats, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.


Our Reading

As expected, the matter has reached another stage.

Trump blasts Democrats for using climate fears to justify policies. The UN’s top climate committee admits its previous projections were wrong. The IPCC’s worst-case scenario is being phased out. Trump’s comments spark criticism from Democrats. The climate debate continues.

And the familiar phrase “con job” makes another appearance.


Author: Evan Null