Overview

• Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach formally asked the Justice Department to investigate Energy Foundation China’s funding sources and ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
• He alleges the nonprofit has funneled millions of dollars since 2020 into U.S. climate lawsuits targeting domestic energy firms.
• A June nate JuJudiciary Committee hearing led by Sen. Ted Cruz examined what lawmakers call coordinated ‘climate lawfare’ and judge training by groups like the Climate Judiciary Project.
• Critics warn the alleged strategy threatens U.S. energy independence by driving demand for Chinese-controlled clean energy supply chains.
• The Justice Department has not yet announced whether it will open an inquiry following Kobach’s request.