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Climate scientists conducting attribution research have been experiencing a “surge” in open records from groups linked to the fossil fuel industry, requests that seem designed to intimidate and to dissuade recipients from their work, @nature.com reports.

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A Nature investigation identified more than 30 requests since 2024 to US universities in a campaign questioning climate attribution science go.nature.com/4s9WC7i

go.nature.comClimate scientists face deluge of public-records requests about fossil-fuel studiesA Nature investigation identified more than 30 requests since 2024 to US universities in a campaign questioning climate attribution science.
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“Responding to these requests and their fallout often involves substantial time, money, and resources that could be better spent on vital research,” wrote a @csldf.org attorney in Eos a few years ago. “But there are basic protective measures scientists can take.” eos.org/opinions/how...

eos.orgHow Scientists Can Safeguard Themselves Online - EosScientists are always at risk of digital harassment by bad actors looking to undermine scientific credibility and progress, but there are protective steps they can take.

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