Climate Scientists accused of being terrorists
A corporate-funded think tank compared climate scientists to terrorists.1 Extremists sent threats to a British researcher, telling him to kill himself and that they wished someone would shoot him between the eyes.2 Our opponents have ratcheted up their rhetoric this year and taken the war on science to a disturbing new level. They've moved beyond just casting doubt on objective research—they are now threatening scientists—and in some instances, their families—with violence. Fortunately, with supporters like you, we can shine a light on the organizations that incubate this hostility, responding swiftly in the media and providing scientists with the tools they need to fight back. There's no simple fix for the war on science. UCS supporters get that. Our opponents are too fixated on a desired outcome to accept objective science, and too well-funded to back down easily. But that doesn't mean facts don't matter. With extreme weather clobbering the country and hostile politicians trying to undermine the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and gut clean energy initiatives, we need practical science-based solutions more than ever. At UCS, we pride ourselves on being a nimble organization, able to confront attacks on science coming from many different directions. And with an incredible community of supporters who help defend science and scientists, we've been successful in 2012 by:
It would be naïve to think that the war on science will stop in 2013—but with your support today, we can fight back by equipping scientists with the information they need to defend themselves and their work. Our programs and campaigns protecting science and scientists are why GuideStar's Philanthropedia named the Union of Concerned Scientists one of the top three most effective non-profits—of any size—working on climate change today.3 We can't do it without you. Thank you for being part of our community of supporters who make sure facts matter.
1. http://blog.ucsusa.org/whos-the-crazy-one-here/ |