This letter follows up on an investigation into the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)’s decision to publish a “fast track” review about whether greenhouse gas emissions are reasonably anticipated to endanger public health and welfare in the U.S. The letter alleges that NASEM fast tracked the review in order to publish it before public comments were due on the Environmental Protection Agency’s July 2025 proposal to rescind an endangerment finding under the Clean Air Act related to greenhouse gas emissions. Among other allegations, the letter expresses concern that NASEM “bends its efforts to provide environmental plaintiffs with ammunition to conduct climate lawfare.” The letter concludes by requesting all documents and communications related to the fast track review.
Tags: 119th (2025-2026) | scientific research | conflict of interest
