EDF and UCS Demand Withdrawal of EPA's Proposal to Repeal Endangerment Finding Amid CWG Controversy
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) are urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw its proposal to repeal the Endangerment Finding, citing concerns over the secretive formation and operations of the Climate Working Group (CWG). Records reveal that the CWG, directed by DOE officials, lacked adequate discussion on health impacts and relied on controversial assessments, prompting a lawsuit for violations of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The court's order to release CWG records has raised questions about the legitimacy of the repeal proposal.
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The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) submitted records to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), requesting the withdrawal of its proposal to repeal the Endangerment Finding due to the involvement of the Climate Working Group (CWG).
Records reveal that the CWG, formed in April 2025, aimed to challenge the EPA's determination that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health. The CWG was directed by DOE political officials, who emphasized secrecy in their proceedings.
They acknowledged minimal discussion of health impacts and expressed disdain for existing scientific assessments. The proposal to repeal relies heavily on the CWG's report, which has faced significant backlash from scientists.
EDF and the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) filed a lawsuit against the EPA and DOE for violations of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, alleging the formation of the CWG was secretive and unbalanced. The court mandated the release of CWG records, highlighting the flawed nature of the repeal proposal.
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