2005: Several media requests to interview NOAA scientist Dr. Thomas Knutson, the author of a study that linked increased levels of CO2 in the atmosphere and more intense tropical storms, are refused. Knutson is told by NOAA public affairs officials that the “White House said no” to his media appearances. Media inquiries related to hurricanes were directed to NOAA scientist Dr. Chris Landsea, who disputes the connection between tropiocal storms and climate change (PBS, 2007).
Reference: PBS. 2007. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/hotpolitics/reports/suppressed.html
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