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NOAA Stiff-Arms House Science Panel Subpoena Questioning “Hiatus” Study [1]

"The agency refused to turn over scientists’ emails about a study that debunks a theory favored by climate deniers, including committee chair Lamar Smith."

Environmental Politics [2]
Journalism & Media [3]
Science [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: InsideClimate News [7], 10/28/2015
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Climate-Denying House Chairman Subpoenas NOAA Temperature Records [8]

"The head of a congressional committee on science has issued subpoenas to the Obama administration over a recent scientific study refuting claims that global warming had 'paused' or slowed over the last decade."

Climate Change [9]
Environmental Politics [2]
Science [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Wash Post [10], 10/27/2015
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Between the Lines: Iconic Author, Former Farmer, Plants Seeds for a ‘More Attractive’ World [11]

In this "Between the Lines" excerpt from the latest issue of SEJournal, book editor Tom Henry interviews Earth Policy Institute's Lester Brown, recipient of 25 honorary degrees and author of 54 books (although, amazingly, he never learned to type).

SEJ Publication Types: 
BookShelf [12]
Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [13]
Climate Change [9]
Economy & Business [14]
Energy & Fuel [15]
Science [4]
Water & Oceans [16]
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Public [5]
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ExxonMobil Targets Journalists, Activists After Climate Change Probe [17]

"After an investigation found that ExxonMobil has been funding climate-denying organizations — despite the findings of its own scientists on climate change—the world’s fourth-largest oil company is now going after the journalists who revealed it."

Climate Change [9]
Economy & Business [14]
Energy & Fuel [15]
Environmental Politics [2]
Journalism & Media [3]
Science [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Motherboard [18], 10/26/2015
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Exxon Sowed Doubt About Climate Science for Decades [19]

"Collaborating with the Bush-Cheney White House, Exxon turned ordinary scientific uncertainties into weapons of mass confusion."

Climate Change [9]
Environmental Politics [2]
Journalism & Media [3]
Science [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: InsideClimate News [20], 10/23/2015
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"Seed Money" [21]

"How Kevin Folta got entangled with Monsanto, created a shady podcast alter ego, and spurred a hot public debate over conflicts of interest in big ag."

Activism [13]
Agriculture [22]
Economy & Business [14]
Environmental Health [23]
Environmental Politics [2]
Journalism & Media [3]
Science [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: BuzzFeed [24], 10/21/2015
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Sanders Wants DOJ To Investigate 'Potential Fraud' By Exxon on Climate [25]

"Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday joined a push for the Department of Justice to investigate allegations that ExxonMobil hid research confirming fossil fuels contribute significantly to climate change."

Climate Change [9]
Energy & Fuel [15]
Environmental Politics [2]
Laws & Regulations [26]
Science [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: The Hill [27], 10/21/2015
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Congressmen Want Probe of Exxon 'Failing To Disclose' Climate Data [28]

"Members of Congress are asking for a federal investigation into ExxonMobil. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles) and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) wrote a letter Wednesday to Atty. Gen. Loretta Lynch asking the Department of Justice whether the company violated the law by “failing to disclose truthful information” regarding climate change."

Climate Change [9]
Environmental Politics [2]
Laws & Regulations [26]
Science [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: LA Times [29], 10/16/2015
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October 21, 2015 to October 22, 2015

Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change Attribution [30]

A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee will hold a two-day public workshop in Washington, DC to examine the science of attributing specific extreme weather events to human-caused climate change or to natural variability. RSVP required.

Professional Meetings [31]
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Climate Change [9]
Disasters [32]
Environmental Studies [33]
Science [4]
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Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [34]

Are There Limits to FOIA Access to Research E-Mails? [35]

A war has broken out over academic emails — a war seemingly between academic freedom and the public's right to know. The smoking emails have prompted scandals galore, and produced stories. The issue got an airing in a plenary session October 9, 2015, at SEJ's Annual Conference. The WatchDog has details.

SEJ Publication Types: 
WatchDog TipSheet [36]
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Environmental Studies [33]
Laws & Regulations [26]
Science [4]
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