US climate scientists gain legal support

New York Times : As climate scientists increasingly find themselves under attack and facing litigation for their stance on human-induced global warming, a nonprofit group and monetary fund have been set up to help them fight their legal battles. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) offers aid and advice to government whistleblowers and scientists working on environmental issues. Recently it became affiliated with the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund , which was set up last fall to raise money to defend climate scientists involved in litigation and to provide lawyers representing scientists with information about past cases and strategies. In his New York Times Q&A, Andrew Revkin interviews Jeff Ruch, executive director of PEER, about the alliance of the two organizations.