Two climate scientists who recently left division tell inquiry former colleagues have been ‘directed to remain quiet’
Two long-term climate scientists have alleged staff at the Australian Antarctic Division have been told not to pass information to a Senate investigation into climate research cuts, drawing a warning from senators.
“Our colleagues made it clear that they could not give us direct information for this submission and we carefully avoided compromising them,” Wright and Davidson’s submission said. “Clearly, they have been directed to remain quiet.” An AAD spokesperson said “no instruction was issued to staff regarding making a submission”. But some staff told Guardian Australia advice had been issued to certain employees.
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