ID:

155

Date:

2007-01-30

Headline:

Groups allege political pressure on global warming

Reporter's name:

H. Josef Hebert

Delay/denial:

No

Lawsuit:

No

Fees:

No

Media outlet:

Associated Press

City:

Washington, DC

Summary:

Documents obtained through FOIA helped two advocacy groups -- the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Government Accountability Project -- uncover a widespread pattern of interference in climate science research conducted by federal scientists, the Associated Press reported.

Notes:

survey involved scientists across the government from NASA and the Environmental Protection Agency to the department's of Agriculture, Energy, Commerce, Defense and Interior.

Keywords:

global warming, climate change, Union of Concerned Scientists, greenhouse gas emissions, Government Accountability Project

Agencies:

NASA

States:

US

Categories:

environment