Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
Support Climate Scientists
Defending the Pursuit of Truth In recent years, climate scientists—some of the most respected experts in their fields—have faced relentless attacks. From email hacking and death threats to Freedom of Information requests and legal challenges, these researchers have been targeted for doing what they do best: uncovering the truth about our changing climate.
Why Climate Scientists Need a Legal Defense Fund
Many of the nation's leading climate researchers, whose groundbreaking work has advanced our understanding of global warming, are now burdened by mounting legal bills.
These attacks often aim to:
• Undermine their right to privacy over personal correspondence.
• Disrupt the scientific peer-review process by demanding access to internal editorial comments.
As Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), states:
"Industry-funded groups are working to criminalize the peer-review process, using internal communication to impugn scientists' credibility."
This is not just a personal attack on climate researchers—it's a threat to the entire scientific community and the principles of free inquiry.
The Cost of Staying Silent
Would scientists studying human genomes, brain tumors, or semiconductors face similar scrutiny? Likely not—yet. If these corrosive attacks continue unchecked, the ripple effects could harm biological, behavioral, and political scientists whose findings challenge powerful interests.
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Why This Matters
In Climate Solutions Consensus, co-authored by David Blockstein and others, the research drew heavily on the meticulous work of climate scientists—many of whom now face intense criticism. Their contributions are invaluable, and it is deeply concerning to see them under such pressure. Society must stand together to protect the integrity of climate science and ensure that research continues free from harassment.
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How You Can Help
By visiting the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund, individuals can learn how to support climate scientists in their fight for justice. Defending their work safeguards the future of climate research and, ultimately, the planet itself.