Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
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The Climate Science Legal Defense Fund protects the scientific endeavor. Email [email protected] if you’re a scientist in need of free legal advice.
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Once again for the people in the back: deleting 👏🏻 information 👏🏻 does 👏🏻 not 👏🏻 change 👏🏻 reality. climate.law.columbia.edu/content/epa-...
EPA Removes References to Human-Caused Climate Change from Its Website | Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
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January 8, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Once again for the people in the back: deleting 👏🏻 information 👏🏻 does 👏🏻 not 👏🏻 change 👏🏻 reality. climate.law.columbia.edu/content/epa-...
As we kick off 2026, we're resharing our guide to Handling Political Harassment & Legal Intimidation. Read about the legal risks scientists face from politically-motivated attacks, & how to defend against them: 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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January 7, 2026 at 7:03 PM
As we kick off 2026, we're resharing our guide to Handling Political Harassment & Legal Intimidation. Read about the legal risks scientists face from politically-motivated attacks, & how to defend against them: www.csldf.org/resource/poc...
As we head into another challenging year, we want to pause & say a heartfelt thank you to our supporters. With your help, we were able to provide free legal help to a record-breaking number of scientists in 2025. Read more about what your support made possible: www.csldf.org/2025/12/23/2...
2025: Our Year in Review - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
We’re looking back at 2025, the most challenging year in our nearly 15-year history of protecting and defending scientists.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
As we head into another challenging year, we want to pause & say a heartfelt thank you to our supporters. With your help, we were able to provide free legal help to a record-breaking number of scientists in 2025. Read more about what your support made possible: www.csldf.org/2025/12/23/2...
2025 was the year it became clearer than ever that protecting science and scientists is no longer just about defending facts; it is about safeguarding the ability of evidence-based science to succeed even amid political turmoil.
Read more in our end of year blog post: www.csldf.org/2025/12/23/2...
Read more in our end of year blog post: www.csldf.org/2025/12/23/2...
2025: Our Year in Review - Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
We’re looking back at 2025, the most challenging year in our nearly 15-year history of protecting and defending scientists.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
2025 was the year it became clearer than ever that protecting science and scientists is no longer just about defending facts; it is about safeguarding the ability of evidence-based science to succeed even amid political turmoil.
Read more in our end of year blog post: www.csldf.org/2025/12/23/2...
Read more in our end of year blog post: www.csldf.org/2025/12/23/2...
As we near the end of 2025, we are grateful to our supporters. You stood with us & with the scientists we help during this incredibly challenging & heartbreaking year. Thank you. ❤️
If you'd like to support our work, donate before midnight on 12/31 & your gift will be doubled: csldf.org/donate
If you'd like to support our work, donate before midnight on 12/31 & your gift will be doubled: csldf.org/donate
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December 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
As we near the end of 2025, we are grateful to our supporters. You stood with us & with the scientists we help during this incredibly challenging & heartbreaking year. Thank you. ❤️
If you'd like to support our work, donate before midnight on 12/31 & your gift will be doubled: csldf.org/donate
If you'd like to support our work, donate before midnight on 12/31 & your gift will be doubled: csldf.org/donate
We were able to accomplish so much this year thanks to our generous community of pro-science supporters. And whatever 2026 brings, we are ready.
Support our work before the end of the year & your gift will be doubled - meaning double the support for scientists. csldf.org/donate
Support our work before the end of the year & your gift will be doubled - meaning double the support for scientists. csldf.org/donate
December 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We were able to accomplish so much this year thanks to our generous community of pro-science supporters. And whatever 2026 brings, we are ready.
Support our work before the end of the year & your gift will be doubled - meaning double the support for scientists. csldf.org/donate
Support our work before the end of the year & your gift will be doubled - meaning double the support for scientists. csldf.org/donate
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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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 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.
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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...
Bring your legal questions to our attorneys for free, confidential help! Sign up at calendly.com/csldf/agu25-...
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 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.
www.csldf.org
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.