New Zealand climate scientist fired for unapproved comments

Barrett808

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Sat Apr-25-09 01:18 PM
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New Zealand climate scientist fired for unapproved comments

A top New Zealand climate scientist whose work contributed to a Nobel Peace prize was fired from his job at a state-funded agency Friday for speaking to the media without approval.

Jim Salinger was let go for breaching a new policy at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research requiring scientists to have prior approval before speaking to media. �

TV One News said Niwa had accused Salinger of "serious misconduct" after he took part in a program the channel produced about glaciers. �

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http://technozoic.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-zealand-climate-scientist-fired-for.html

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Sat Apr-25-09 01:28 PM
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1. Who knew Dick Cheney moved to New Zealand

This is so bizzare, especially if you know how laid back Kiwis are.

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WhiteTara

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Sat Apr-25-09 02:18 PM
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2. evil idiots everywhere n/t

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