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Nature 445, 806 (22 February 2007) | doi:10.1038/445806b; Published online 21 February 2007

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Role of state climatologist comes under scrutiny

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Local governments crack down on unorthodox views.

Many climate scientists get frustrated with those who don't believe that human activity is causing global warming, but should having such views be a sackable offence? In recent months, two US state climatologists have been asked to stand down from their posts because of it, triggering debate about whether personal views should determine suitability for what many see as an academic position.

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