"Climate Scientist Michael Mann's Defamation Lawsuit: A Proxy War with Deniers"
TL;DR
Climate scientist Michael Mann is suing a right wing author and a policy analyst for defamation in a high-stakes trial, highlighting the increasing attacks on scientists. Mann's famous "hockey stick graph" has made him a target for climate deniers, leading to a decade-long legal battle. The case underscores the challenges scientists face in responding to attacks and the need for solutions to combat misinformation, including the role of social media platforms.
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