Systemic Censorship of Climate Science in Judicial Reference Manual Exposed
Original framing: “Scientists, Engineers and Legal Experts Condemn Partisan Attack on Scientific Reference Manual for Judges” — Inside Climate News
The removal of climate science from the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence is part of a longer history of climate science censorship and denial. This trend is reminiscent of the tobacco industry's efforts to suppress scientific evidence on the health impacts of smoking, and the fossil fuel industry's ongoing attempts to discredit climate science. The erasure of climate science from this manual serves to obscure the scientific consensus on climate change and hinder the ability of judges to make informed decisions.
The removal of climate science from the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence reflects a broader trend of climate science censorship and denial.
This decision has significant implications for climate policy and justice, perpetuating partisan manipulation of scientific evidence and obscuring the scientific consensus on climate change. By educating judges on climate science, developing an inclusive approach to climate policy and justice, and reforming the process for updating the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, we can ensure that climate change is addressed in a way that is fair and just for all. The erasure of climate science from this manual serves to obscure the historical and ongoing impacts of climate change on indigenous communities and marginalized communities worldwide, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of climate change as a global justice issue.