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As Gov. Scott Denies "Climate" Ban, Order Reported at Other Agencies [1]

Since Florida Gov. Rick Scott's flat denial that his administration has banned state employees from using the terms "climate change" and "global warming," employees from other agencies have come forward to confirm the "unofficial" policy not to use the terms.

Tristram Korten reports for the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting March 11, 2015. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Ban On 'Climate Change' Widespread Across Florida Government Under Rick Scott" (Huffington Post) [3]

"John Kerry Takes on Rick Scott Over Avoiding 'Climate Change'" (Miami Herald) [4]

"How One Florida Congressman Reacted To State's Distaste for Using 'climate Change'" (Miami Herald) [5]

Environmental Politics [6]
Journalism & Media [7]
Science [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Public [10]
Source: Florida Ctr for Investigative Reporting [2], 03/13/2015
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