UK House of Commons Committee Clears ‘Climategate’ Scientists
Climatologists involved have been cleared of most accusations according to the results of an investigation into ‘Climategate.’ Though the findings of two other investigations are outstanding, the UK’s House of Commons Science and Technology Committee found no indication of the scientists tampering with the evidence or the peer-review process, reports the Associated Press.
Admittedly, Committee Chairman Phil Willis stated, “there’s no denying that some of [the e-mails] were pretty appalling,” but beyond the refusal to share information, wrongs were not committed. The committee did take the opportunity to criticize their failure to release findings, sources and information, citing the public’s right to access the data so heavily relied upon for the creation of public policy.
In an effort to release findings before the upcoming election, the review conducted by the lawmakers is not as in depth as the two investigations due out later this spring.
