McCain and Likins on global warming and politics

Via Crooked Timber, see this op-ed by John McCain and Peter Likins in the Chronicle of Higher Education on "Politics vs. the Integrity of Research." Nice job.

The message sent by the Congressional committee to the three scientists was not subtle: Publish politically unpalatable scientific results and brace yourself for political retribution, which might include denial of the opportunity to compete for federal funds. Statements that such requests are routine ring hollow: Asking for scientific information may be routine, but asking for all of the data produced in a scientist's career is highly irregular. It represents a kind of intimidation, which threatens the relationship between science and public policy. That behavior must not be tolerated.

And, as always, check out RealClimate for ongoing global warming news from researchers.

And for some rugged satire, see Jack Voorhies' experiments.