Lawmakers received survey results of federal scientists that showed 46 percent felt pressure to eliminate the words “climate change,” “global warming” or similar terms from communications about their work.The scientists also reported 435 instances of political interference in their work over the past five years.
Bush pressure seen on climate experts
Lawmakers get survey of scientists, half of whom report political pressure
Lawmakers get survey of scientists, half of whom report political pressure
MSNBC staff and news service reportsUpdated: 2:07 p.m. CT Jan 30, 2007
WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled Congress on Tuesday stepped up its pressure on President Bush’s global warming strategy, hearing allegations of new political pressure on government scientists to downplay the threat of global warming.
Lawmakers received survey results of federal scientists that showed 46 percent felt pressure to eliminate the words “climate change,” “global warming” or similar terms from communications about their work.
The scientists also reported 435 instances of political interference in their work over the past five years.
Bush in his recent State of the Union address acknowledged that climate change needs to be addressed, but he opposes mandatory caps on carbon emissions, arguing that industry through new technologies can deal with the problem at less cost.
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