The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued a formal rebuttal to a recent federal climate report, highlighting several significant scientific discrepancies and methodological flaws. According to Ecology experts, the report underestimates the severity of regional climate impacts and relies on outdated models that fail to capture recent environmental trends. They emphasize the critical need for data transparency and updated projections to guide effective policy-making that truly reflects on-the-ground realities.

In its statement, Ecology outlined key areas of concern:

  • Inaccurate emission estimates: Federal figures appear to omit critical local sources contributing to greenhouse gases.
  • Misinterpretation of temperature trends: Declared declines in certain heatwaves contradict recent state monitoring.
  • Overreliance on generic national…