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EPA Withholds Emissions Report, So Environmental Group Releases It

Washington, D.C., USA
May 13, 2025 1 Negative General
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EPA Withholds Emissions Report, So Environmental Group Releases It
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unexpectedly withheld its annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory and declined to submit the data to the United Nations. In response, the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) obtained the figures via a Freedom of Information Act request and published them online. The report indicates US emissions dipped slightly, largely due to pandemic-related economic shifts. Critics suspect political motivations behind the EPA’s reluctance, suggesting that factual climate data was suppressed.
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• If accurate environmental info is important to you, follow established nonprofits like EDF that work to uncover hidden data.
• Be aware that understated emissions could affect climate policy decisions and funding.
• In the meantime, use local resources to see how your state handles pollution statistics and reporting.

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  • • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): A US federal agency established in 1970 to protect human and environmental health. It typically publishes annual greenhouse gas inventories.
  • • Environmental Defense Fund (EDF): A nonprofit advocacy group focusing on climate, energy, ecosystems, and health. They use science-based approaches to influence policy and corporate practices.

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