Policy should be based on sound science; results of science should not be diluted or . . . adjusted to justify policy.
This particular Administration has gone beyond reasonable boundaries, on this issue.
To be in denial on climate change is a crime against the Nation.
A scientist at the USDA
According to a report of Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and Government Accountability Project (GAP) it looks like the current administration of the US acted as a censor on scientific results. To restore scientific integrity the union demands “a right of last review on agency communications”, “the free exchange of scientific information in all venues” and “whistleblower protection”.
Press release, executive summary, full report.
Update - even more:
NYTimes: 2007-01-31, Scientists Criticize White House Stance on Climate Change Findings
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