Trump celebrates after UN climate committee moves away from its most extreme global warming scenario President Donald Trump celebrated the United Nations’ climate committee moving away from an extreme global warming scenario (RCP8.5), which he characterized as a “con job” used by Democrats to justify harmful energy policies and spending. Trump accused Democrats of using climate fears to push their agenda, contrasting it with his administration’s focus on truth and science. This development comes as scientists phase out the RCP8.5 scenario, deeming it less plausible due to advancements in renewables and climate policy.

• President Trump reacted positively to the UN climate committee moving away from the RCP8.5 global warming scenario.
• Trump called Democratic climate policies a “green new scam” and climate activism a “con job.”
• The RCP8.5 scenario projected severe global warming outcomes under extremely high emissions assumptions.
• Scientists are phasing out RCP8.5 as it no longer reflects the most plausible trajectory based on renewable energy growth, emissions trends, and climate policies.
• Trump stated his administration prioritizes truth, science, and facts over “climate alarmism nonsense.”
• Hillary Clinton criticized Trump’s remarks as “total disinformation.”
• EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended Trump’s remarks, citing economic pain from left-wing climate policies.