Australia needs clarity from government and media on climate science
A timely sign for hope in the New Year. Obama ‘s new guidelines are aimed at preventing political interference in science. This has been sorely needed, following the censorship and interference in climate science done by the Bush administration.
“independent peer review by qualified experts” – this is especially needed, since the avalanche of climate change scepticism put out by supposed experts.
Australia needs this too. And the Australian media needs to wake up to the difference between the climate change spiel of Ian Plimer, and Lord Monckton, and the work of authentic scientists, such as Australia’s Chief scientist. Penny Sackett.
On the nuclear issue – the media might ponder why it gives such prominence 
to nuclear salesman, Ziggy Switkowski, when he pronounces on issues such as climate change, radiation and health, matters on which he clearly knows little.
Hope for Climate Change science in USA
prohibition against government public affairs officers asking or directing federal scientists to alter scientific findings….. and that “data and research used to support policy decisions undergo independent peer review by qualified experts.”……”This is a rough but promising blueprint for honesty and accountability in the use of science in government decisions,”
Obama administration issues guidelines designed to ensure ‘scientific integrity’ The Washington Post, By Rob Stein and Juliet Eilperin December 17, 2010 The Obama administration Friday issued long-awaited guidelines designed to protect federal scientists from political interference – the first time the federal government has had an explicit government-wide policy of this kind. Continue reading
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