Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
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The Climate Science Legal Defense Fund protects the scientific endeavor. Email lawyer@csldf.org if you’re a scientist in need of free legal advice.
Much of our work this year focused on providing free legal help to federal scientists facing illegal firings, censorship, & other attacks. ⚖️ Your support powers that work. Give before 12/31 & your gift will be doubled: www.csldf.org/donate
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December 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Much of our work this year focused on providing free legal help to federal scientists facing illegal firings, censorship, & other attacks. ⚖️ Your support powers that work. Give before 12/31 & your gift will be doubled: www.csldf.org/donate
2025 was challenging in many ways—some we expected and others we could never have anticipated. But the fight is not over. Donate before 12/31 & your gift will be doubled, meaning double the support for science. www.csldf.org/donate/
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DONATE Let’s get to work. Together, we can protect the scientific endeavor. All of our legal and educational initiatives are…
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December 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
2025 was challenging in many ways—some we expected and others we could never have anticipated. But the fight is not over. Donate before 12/31 & your gift will be doubled, meaning double the support for science. www.csldf.org/donate/
The Silencing Science Tracker has hit a sobering milestone. We have logged 700+ entries since launching the Tracker in 2018 with the @sabincenter.bsky.social. And with the Trump admin showing no sign of slowing down, we expect many more entries to come. climate.law.columbia.edu/Silencing-Sc...
Silencing Science Tracker | Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
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December 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The Silencing Science Tracker has hit a sobering milestone. We have logged 700+ entries since launching the Tracker in 2018 with the @sabincenter.bsky.social. And with the Trump admin showing no sign of slowing down, we expect many more entries to come. climate.law.columbia.edu/Silencing-Sc...
In response to the all-out assault on science by the current administration, many people - including scientists! - are speaking up in defense of science. Our series of Activism & Advocacy resources can help anyone understand how to do so safely & effectively: csldf.org/resources/ac...
Activism & Advocacy - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
ACTIVISM & ADVOCACY TOOLKIT Our free legal resources help scientists understand how they can safely speak out for science. Scientists’…
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December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In response to the all-out assault on science by the current administration, many people - including scientists! - are speaking up in defense of science. Our series of Activism & Advocacy resources can help anyone understand how to do so safely & effectively: csldf.org/resources/ac...
We continue to be heartened by the influx of new donors, subscribers, & followers. With your support, we are able to carry out our mission of protecting & defending researchers from legal attacks, harassment, censorship, & more. We can't do this without you. csldf.org/donate
Activism & Advocacy - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
ACTIVISM & ADVOCACY TOOLKIT Our free legal resources help scientists understand how they can safely speak out for science. Scientists’…
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December 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We continue to be heartened by the influx of new donors, subscribers, & followers. With your support, we are able to carry out our mission of protecting & defending researchers from legal attacks, harassment, censorship, & more. We can't do this without you. csldf.org/donate
Join us TODAY at 10am CDT for Preparing to Engage in the 2026 U.S. Elections (Hall B-2/C) at #AGU25!
2026 will be a big year. We’ll discuss what’s at stake in the upcoming election, ways scientists can get involved, & how to convert plans into actions.
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2026 will be a big year. We’ll discuss what’s at stake in the upcoming election, ways scientists can get involved, & how to convert plans into actions.
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Preparing to Engage in the 2026 U.S. Elections
2026 will be a significant election year for the U.S. Congress. To get more scientists involved in elections work, AGU is offering an overview of what it’s like for scientists to engage with candidate...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Join us TODAY at 10am CDT for Preparing to Engage in the 2026 U.S. Elections (Hall B-2/C) at #AGU25!
2026 will be a big year. We’ll discuss what’s at stake in the upcoming election, ways scientists can get involved, & how to convert plans into actions.
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2026 will be a big year. We’ll discuss what’s at stake in the upcoming election, ways scientists can get involved, & how to convert plans into actions.
agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/me...
Let's be honest: 2025 was tough and demanded everything we have. But we did not back down. Now, it’s time for a collective breath. www.csldf.org/2025/12/15/t...
Taking a Breath - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
Let's be honest: 2025 was tough and demanded everything we have.But we did not back down. Now, it’s time for a collective breath.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Let's be honest: 2025 was tough and demanded everything we have. But we did not back down. Now, it’s time for a collective breath. www.csldf.org/2025/12/15/t...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Bring your legal questions to our attorneys for free, confidential help! Sign up at calendly.com/csldf/agu25-...
We're at #AGU25! Legal questions related to your work or research? Sign up for a free & confidential 30 minute legal consultation. Join us for Anticipating the Legal Landscape for Scientific Research & Communication (12/17) & Preparing to Engage in the 2026 U.S. Elections (12/18).
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Events - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
EVENTS Find out how we’re protecting the scientific endeavor and putting our legal expertise to work for scientists. Upcoming Events…
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December 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We're at #AGU25! Legal questions related to your work or research? Sign up for a free & confidential 30 minute legal consultation. Join us for Anticipating the Legal Landscape for Scientific Research & Communication (12/17) & Preparing to Engage in the 2026 U.S. Elections (12/18).
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With so much uncertainty and fear in the air, one thing is certain - we are ALWAYS here to protect & defend researchers against abuse, harassment, unlawful firings, & other attempts to silence their critical work. csldf.org/contact for free, confidential legal help.
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CONTACT If you’re a scientist and would like a free, confidential consultation with one of our attorneys, please reach out.…
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December 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
With so much uncertainty and fear in the air, one thing is certain - we are ALWAYS here to protect & defend researchers against abuse, harassment, unlawful firings, & other attempts to silence their critical work. csldf.org/contact for free, confidential legal help.
Your support powers our work protecting and defending researchers under attack by an unhinged, virulently anti-science administration. In the midst of all the chaos, we're so grateful for the many of you who are standing with us in this fight. ❤️ csldf.org/donate
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DONATE Let’s get to work. Together, we can protect the scientific endeavor. All of our legal and educational initiatives are…
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December 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Your support powers our work protecting and defending researchers under attack by an unhinged, virulently anti-science administration. In the midst of all the chaos, we're so grateful for the many of you who are standing with us in this fight. ❤️ csldf.org/donate
Nothing but GoLd StAnDaRd ScIeNcE over at HHS these days... climate.law.columbia.edu/content/cdc-...
CDC Adds Debunked Link Between Autism and Vaccines to Website | Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
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December 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Nothing but GoLd StAnDaRd ScIeNcE over at HHS these days... climate.law.columbia.edu/content/cdc-...
Scientists: bring your legal questions to AGU25! @csldf.org will once again be offering free & confidential legal consultations at the American Geophysical Union's 2025 Fall Meeting, 12/15-12/18. www.csldf.org/event/agu-fa...
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AGU Fall Meeting 2025: Free Legal Advice for Scientists - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
CSLDF attorneys will be available for free, 30-minute, one-on-one counseling sessions with scientists who are attending AGU25.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Scientists: bring your legal questions to AGU25! @csldf.org will once again be offering free & confidential legal consultations at the American Geophysical Union's 2025 Fall Meeting, 12/15-12/18. www.csldf.org/event/agu-fa...
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While climate scientists have been under attack for years, politically- & ideologically-motivated attacks have become a feature of the current administration. See our guide to handling political & legal harassment (or contact us directly!) if you need legal help: www.csldf.org/resource/poc...
A Pocket Guide for Scientists: Handling Political Harassment and Legal Intimidation - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
We produced this guide to educate scientists about the legal risks they may face from politically-motivated attacks.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
While climate scientists have been under attack for years, politically- & ideologically-motivated attacks have become a feature of the current administration. See our guide to handling political & legal harassment (or contact us directly!) if you need legal help: www.csldf.org/resource/poc...
We'll be at #AGU25! Join us for Anticipating the Legal Landscape for Scientific Research & Communication, or sign up for a free, 30-minute, one-on-one legal consultation with one of our attorneys. More info: www.csldf.org/events/
Events - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
EVENTS Find out how we’re protecting the scientific endeavor and putting our legal expertise to work for scientists. Upcoming Events…
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December 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We'll be at #AGU25! Join us for Anticipating the Legal Landscape for Scientific Research & Communication, or sign up for a free, 30-minute, one-on-one legal consultation with one of our attorneys. More info: www.csldf.org/events/
GivingTuesday 2025 is almost over, but there is still time to support @csldf.org and the free legal help we provide to scientists facing harassment and abuse by anti-science extremists, including those in the federal government. csldf.org/donate
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DONATE Let’s get to work. Together, we can protect the scientific endeavor. All of our legal and educational initiatives are…
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December 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
GivingTuesday 2025 is almost over, but there is still time to support @csldf.org and the free legal help we provide to scientists facing harassment and abuse by anti-science extremists, including those in the federal government. csldf.org/donate
We know that there are many incredible organizations that need support. This GivingTuesday, we're asking for support of our mission to protect and defend scientists facing anti-science attacks, harassment, and censorship for their vital research. csldf.org/donate
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DONATE Let’s get to work. Together, we can protect the scientific endeavor. All of our legal and educational initiatives are…
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December 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We know that there are many incredible organizations that need support. This GivingTuesday, we're asking for support of our mission to protect and defend scientists facing anti-science attacks, harassment, and censorship for their vital research. csldf.org/donate
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We protect the scientific endeavor by putting our legal expertise to work for scientists who are threatened or silenced for doing their jobs.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
On Giving Tuesday, there's no better climate cause than @csldf.org, the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund, csldf.org. They provide free legal and educational support to researchers facing harassment and intimidation, and have been record busy this year. I'm a founding board member.
As attacks on science continue to escalate, so does our workload. This GivingTuesday, help us help scientists facing censorship, harassment, & legal intimidation for speaking the truth. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us defend scientists & their life-saving research. csldf.org/donate
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DONATE Let’s get to work. Together, we can protect the scientific endeavor. All of our legal and educational initiatives are…
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December 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
As attacks on science continue to escalate, so does our workload. This GivingTuesday, help us help scientists facing censorship, harassment, & legal intimidation for speaking the truth. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us defend scientists & their life-saving research. csldf.org/donate
It might feel like the tidal wave of anti-climate, anti-science forces is impossible to stop. But it isn’t. There are ways to protect researchers. There are legal strategies for resistance. There is a hopeful future for science that we will never stop fighting to achieve. csldf.org/donate
Donate - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
DONATE Let’s get to work. Together, we can protect the scientific endeavor. All of our legal and educational initiatives are…
csldf.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It might feel like the tidal wave of anti-climate, anti-science forces is impossible to stop. But it isn’t. There are ways to protect researchers. There are legal strategies for resistance. There is a hopeful future for science that we will never stop fighting to achieve. csldf.org/donate
We are excited to announce the 5th edition of our 50 State Report! This guide helps scientists understand - and fight back against - the misuse of open records laws to undermine their work on politically contentious topics such as climate change & public health. www.csldf.org/resources/op...
Open Records Guides - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
Open records laws are valuable tools for government transparency. However, these laws are frequently misused to attack scientists.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We are excited to announce the 5th edition of our 50 State Report! This guide helps scientists understand - and fight back against - the misuse of open records laws to undermine their work on politically contentious topics such as climate change & public health. www.csldf.org/resources/op...
🥼 If you're one of the many scientists attending #AGU25, join us for Anticipating the Legal Landscape for Scientific Research & Communication, or sign up for a free, 30-minute, one-on-one legal consultation with one of our attorneys. More info: www.csldf.org/events/
Events - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
EVENTS Find out how we’re protecting the scientific endeavor and putting our legal expertise to work for scientists. Upcoming Events…
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November 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🥼 If you're one of the many scientists attending #AGU25, join us for Anticipating the Legal Landscape for Scientific Research & Communication, or sign up for a free, 30-minute, one-on-one legal consultation with one of our attorneys. More info: www.csldf.org/events/
Our mission is simple: we provide free legal advice and assistance to researchers being targeted by bad actors trying to censor, misinterpret, or otherwise silence them. If you or someone you know needs help: csldf.org/contact
Contact - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
CONTACT If you’re a scientist and would like a free, confidential consultation with one of our attorneys, please reach out.…
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November 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Our mission is simple: we provide free legal advice and assistance to researchers being targeted by bad actors trying to censor, misinterpret, or otherwise silence them. If you or someone you know needs help: csldf.org/contact
We wish to congratulate climate scientist Virginia Burkett on being awarded the 2025 John Maddox Prize! This prize is given out annually to courageous individuals who stand up for science in the face of extreme hostility and attacks. www.ktbs.com/news/nsu-alu...
NSU alumna Virginia Burkett earns Maddox Prize for Standing Up for Science
NATCHITOCHES – Virginia Burkett of Many was awarded the 2025 John Maddox Prize, an annual award established by Sense about Science, an international organization that promotes the public interest and
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November 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
We wish to congratulate climate scientist Virginia Burkett on being awarded the 2025 John Maddox Prize! This prize is given out annually to courageous individuals who stand up for science in the face of extreme hostility and attacks. www.ktbs.com/news/nsu-alu...
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CDC Journal Not Published During Shutdown | Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
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November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Feeling like a broken record over here, but silencing information does 👏🏻 not 👏🏻 make 👏🏻 it 👏🏻 go 👏🏻 away. Duh. climate.law.columbia.edu/content/cdc-...