Energy Dept. to employees: don't say "green," don't say "climate change," definitely don't say "clean energy"

The U.S. Department of Energy sent an email to its employees ordering them not to use certain words and phrases including "climate change" and "green."

"Please ensure that every member of your team is aware that this is the latest list of words to avoid — and continue to be conscientious about avoiding any terminology that you know to be misaligned with the Administration's perspectives and priorities," went the directive from Rachel Overbey, the DOE's acting director of external affairs.

Forbidden terms include "emissions", "sustainability", "carbon footprint", "energy transition", "clean energy", and "decarbonization." All refer plainly to renewable energy developments and policies that displease the Trump administration. NPR reports that it has canceled billions in research funding an