Josh Wolfe, a CSLDF co-founder, describes the harassment and attacks experienced by NASA climate scientist Gavin Schmidt throughout his career.
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Letter to the House Science Committee on the Scientific Integrity ActLearn More
Passing the Scientific Integrity Act will help ensure that scientists can do their research without fear of political interference.
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Our Statement on Brain Drain in the Federal Scientific WorkforceLearn More
On March 17, 2021, the House Science Committee held a hearing, “Brain Drain: Rebuilding the Federal Scientific Workforce.” We at CSLDF welcomed this hearing and submitted a statement for the hearing record.
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The Role of Science in Policy: A Webinar with CSLDF and GAPLearn More
Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, March 18, about restoring the role of science in policy. Attorneys from CSLDF and the Government Accountability Project will discuss how scientific integrity principles, whistleblower protections, and academic rights can help restore science to its essential place as the bedrock of effective public policy.
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February Update: How Do We Protect Science from the Next Trump?Learn More
Our thoughts on the Biden administration's efforts to free science from political interference, our upcoming scientific integrity webinar with the American Geophysical Union, and more.
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Opinion: How Do We Protect Science From the Next Trump?Learn MoreTo prevent future political interference in science, agencies must build a lasting culture of scientific integrity, argues CSLDF attorney Augusta Wilson.
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Will Biden's Scientific Integrity Memo Help Whistleblowers?Learn MoreLauren Kurtz, executive director of the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund, explained that the memo makes big strides toward addressing censorship but doesn't look at other issues, like retaliation.
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How to Ensure the Federal Government Doesn't Try to Muzzle Science AgainLearn More“I don’t think these ideas are going anywhere, and I do think it is highly likely that attempts by industry-friendly lawmakers to undermine science will continue,” said CSLDF attorney Augusta Wilson.
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January Update: It’s Time to Repair the Damage to Federal ScienceLearn More
The Biden Administration's efforts to restore scientific integrity at federal agencies, how the EPA's new rule silences science, and more.
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Biden Memo on Scientific Integrity a Call to Strengthen Federal Agency PoliciesLearn More
A new Biden Administration memo aims to restore scientific integrity and bring science back into the federal decision-making processes.
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