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Past Event | Conference
CSLDF Events at the 2024 ESA Annual MeetingLearn More
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Press | News
Trump, Bolsonaro, Modi: How far-right governments have suppressed environmental researchLearn MoreFor worried scientists, whether in the United States, where Donald Trump could return to power following the presidential election next November, or in France, Lauren Kurtz gives the following advice: "Be prepared, know your rights, what you can and cannot publish, for example.
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News | CSLDF Resources
June Update: Climate Science & ActivismLearn More
The Intersection of Climate Science & Activism We have always relied on the scientific community to provide critical insights into…
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News | CSLDF Resources
May Update: Activism over ApathyLearn More
Activism over Apathy Election cycles can be overwhelming—this one especially so. But the stakes are too high not to stay…
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News | Monthly Update
April Update: Tracking Attempts to Silence ScienceLearn More
Tracking Attempts to Silence Science Scientists’ freedom to conduct research and publish their findings, without interference, is crucial for a…
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Press | Op-ed
Conspiracies and cynical indifference are the right’s latest climate strategyLearn MoreResearchers from Columbia University and the nonprofit Climate Science Legal Defense Fund report that Trump’s effort to undermine scientific research included 154 documented cases of federal government censorship of scientists. That’s horrifying, and we can’t let it happen again.
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News | Monthly Update
March Update: Our Commitment to ScientistsLearn More
Our Commitment to Scientists Last month we celebrated climate scientist Michael Mann’s court victory over his right-wing defamers. Yet, his…
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News
Written Testimony in Support of Proposed Bill SB 394 Hearing on March 13, 2024Learn More
The testimony below was submitted on March 13, 2024 by CSLDF Executive Director Lauren Kurtz, speaking before the Connecticut General…
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Past Event | Webinar
Science Hub Webinar Series: Protecting ScientistsLearn More
Scientists: know your rights, recognize fear tactics, protect your research and reputation, and fight back against intimidation by fossil fuel corporations.
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Press | Op-ed
Michael Mann beat his defamers. But climate scientists are still under attack.Learn MoreFrom the front lines, we can say that attacks on science and scientists have been growing in number and intensity since our founding 13 years ago.
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