“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca
August 15, 2026 at 4:16 AM
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca
June 24, 2026 at 3:33 AM
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Just met with European Commission Executive VP @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu about our urgent climate work, consumer affordability, and energy security.
By deploying home-grown clean energy, we're racing toward carbon neutrality and helping counter turbulence from international energy sources.
By deploying home-grown clean energy, we're racing toward carbon neutrality and helping counter turbulence from international energy sources.
March 24, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Just met with European Commission Executive VP @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu about our urgent climate work, consumer affordability, and energy security.
By deploying home-grown clean energy, we're racing toward carbon neutrality and helping counter turbulence from international energy sources.
By deploying home-grown clean energy, we're racing toward carbon neutrality and helping counter turbulence from international energy sources.
The world can count on Europe's climate leadership.
Our Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%.
And we are working full speed on -90% by 2040.
We are on our way to climate neutrality.
link.europa.eu/vngFn4
Our Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%.
And we are working full speed on -90% by 2040.
We are on our way to climate neutrality.
link.europa.eu/vngFn4
September 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The world can count on Europe's climate leadership.
Our Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%.
And we are working full speed on -90% by 2040.
We are on our way to climate neutrality.
link.europa.eu/vngFn4
Our Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%.
And we are working full speed on -90% by 2040.
We are on our way to climate neutrality.
link.europa.eu/vngFn4
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 4:25 AM
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science doesn't exist in a vacuum. Values always play a role, especially in thorny issues like climate change.
Here, @christelvaneck.bsky.social, @lydiamessling.bsky.social & I argue it's time to move beyond the pipe dream of neutrality + empower scientists to engage openly with societal values. 🧪
Here, @christelvaneck.bsky.social, @lydiamessling.bsky.social & I argue it's time to move beyond the pipe dream of neutrality + empower scientists to engage openly with societal values. 🧪
Challenging the neutrality myth in climate science and activism - npj Climate Action
We argue that Büntgen’s (2024) claim that climate science must be separated from activism is fundamentally flawed. Activism does not inherently lead to biased science and striving for value-free scien...
www.nature.com
October 18, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Science doesn't exist in a vacuum. Values always play a role, especially in thorny issues like climate change.
Here, @christelvaneck.bsky.social, @lydiamessling.bsky.social & I argue it's time to move beyond the pipe dream of neutrality + empower scientists to engage openly with societal values. 🧪
Here, @christelvaneck.bsky.social, @lydiamessling.bsky.social & I argue it's time to move beyond the pipe dream of neutrality + empower scientists to engage openly with societal values. 🧪
Germany's Bundestag on March 18 approved a major constitutional amendment to loosen the country's strict "debt brake" policy, paving the way for increased spending on defense, infrastructure, and climate neutrality.
March 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Germany's Bundestag on March 18 approved a major constitutional amendment to loosen the country's strict "debt brake" policy, paving the way for increased spending on defense, infrastructure, and climate neutrality.
For years, people argued that there's no point in taking climate action unless China is onboard. I'm at a COP30 event where Chinese government officials and renewable industry reps are outlining the fast-paced renewable energy transition and long-term carbon neutrality plan. The story has flipped.
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
For years, people argued that there's no point in taking climate action unless China is onboard. I'm at a COP30 event where Chinese government officials and renewable industry reps are outlining the fast-paced renewable energy transition and long-term carbon neutrality plan. The story has flipped.
This week, we spoke with the indomitable @katharinehayhoe.com about how climate science got to be so polarized and why she thinks scientists should stop trying to pretend to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and how she thinks scientists need to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' and embrace their values.
www.cbc.ca
January 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This week, we spoke with the indomitable @katharinehayhoe.com about how climate science got to be so polarized and why she thinks scientists should stop trying to pretend to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
Thank you Bundeskanzler Merz for hosting today’s roundtable on industrial transformation.
The path to climate neutrality and competitiveness is one and the same.
The path to climate neutrality and competitiveness is one and the same.
November 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Thank you Bundeskanzler Merz for hosting today’s roundtable on industrial transformation.
The path to climate neutrality and competitiveness is one and the same.
The path to climate neutrality and competitiveness is one and the same.
5/ The myths of scientific neutrality and of value free science are not serving us well here.
Challenging the neutrality myth in climate science and activism - npj Climate Action
We argue that Büntgen’s (2024) claim that climate science must be separated from activism is fundamentally flawed. Activism does not inherently lead to biased science and striving for value-free scien...
www.nature.com
July 3, 2026 at 8:33 AM
5/ The myths of scientific neutrality and of value free science are not serving us well here.
This perfectly encapsulates the "performative neutrality" of which @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social and I accuse the New York Times--with respect to both climate and vaccines--in #ScienceUnderSiege. In fact, it goes beyond that, engaging in outright antiscience pandering:
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This perfectly encapsulates the "performative neutrality" of which @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social and I accuse the New York Times--with respect to both climate and vaccines--in #ScienceUnderSiege. In fact, it goes beyond that, engaging in outright antiscience pandering:
Our new journal paper has hit the front pages and got wide coverage on the airwaves this morning.
The paper critically assesses “temperature neutrality” as a basis for Ireland’s long-term climate target. We find it amounts to backsliding on climate ambition and locks in food system unfairness.
The paper critically assesses “temperature neutrality” as a basis for Ireland’s long-term climate target. We find it amounts to backsliding on climate ambition and locks in food system unfairness.
August 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Our new journal paper has hit the front pages and got wide coverage on the airwaves this morning.
The paper critically assesses “temperature neutrality” as a basis for Ireland’s long-term climate target. We find it amounts to backsliding on climate ambition and locks in food system unfairness.
The paper critically assesses “temperature neutrality” as a basis for Ireland’s long-term climate target. We find it amounts to backsliding on climate ambition and locks in food system unfairness.
This is the type of climate neutrality urgency we need!
We need to stop pumping fossil fuels URGENTLY.
Leuven is aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2030!
We need to stop pumping fossil fuels URGENTLY.
Leuven is aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2030!
⏩ Leuven aims for climate neutrality by 2030: solar roofs, public transport, circular material banks, big plans.
But budgets are tight, citizens are fatigued, and EU support is shrinking.
In our interview, Nick Meynen explains why local action can’t succeed without real backing from Brussels.
But budgets are tight, citizens are fatigued, and EU support is shrinking.
In our interview, Nick Meynen explains why local action can’t succeed without real backing from Brussels.
Can a city become climate neutral by 2030? Leuven is trying
Leuven is one of more than 100 European cities racing to reach climate neutrality by 2030. We explore how far the city has come.
meta.eeb.org
August 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
This is the type of climate neutrality urgency we need!
We need to stop pumping fossil fuels URGENTLY.
Leuven is aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2030!
We need to stop pumping fossil fuels URGENTLY.
Leuven is aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2030!
Es gibt gerade einen offenen Brief von Forschenden an Europäische Regierungschefs: Climate Neutrality is Europe’s Greatest Economic Opportunity
Infos: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Das Mitzeichnen von Wissenschaftler:innen geht nur noch bis heute (Montag!) hier: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Infos: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Das Mitzeichnen von Wissenschaftler:innen geht nur noch bis heute (Montag!) hier: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Scientists: Climate Neutrality is Europe’s Greatest Economic Chance
NOW DOWNLOADED, Editing offline Open letter by Scientists: Climate Neutrality is Europe’s Greatest Economic Opportunity Addressees: Heads of states and governments Reasoning: ahead of the voting on 2...
docs.google.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Es gibt gerade einen offenen Brief von Forschenden an Europäische Regierungschefs: Climate Neutrality is Europe’s Greatest Economic Opportunity
Infos: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Das Mitzeichnen von Wissenschaftler:innen geht nur noch bis heute (Montag!) hier: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Infos: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Das Mitzeichnen von Wissenschaftler:innen geht nur noch bis heute (Montag!) hier: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Prominent climate scientist, @katharinehayhoe.com, argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality.'
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
💯 ... The other side has done that a long time ago.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
💯 ... The other side has done that a long time ago.
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Prominent climate scientist, @katharinehayhoe.com, argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality.'
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
💯 ... The other side has done that a long time ago.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
💯 ... The other side has done that a long time ago.
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral & instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com (who I co-curated the Pack below with). The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most. www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
January 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral & instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com (who I co-curated the Pack below with). The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most. www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
Was not expecting to open the main CBC page this morning and see this!
In today’s climate, I feel our message is even more relevant than even just a few months ago when the interview was recorded.
www.cbc.ca
@christelvaneck.bsky.social @lydiamessling.bsky.social
In today’s climate, I feel our message is even more relevant than even just a few months ago when the interview was recorded.
www.cbc.ca
@christelvaneck.bsky.social @lydiamessling.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Was not expecting to open the main CBC page this morning and see this!
In today’s climate, I feel our message is even more relevant than even just a few months ago when the interview was recorded.
www.cbc.ca
@christelvaneck.bsky.social @lydiamessling.bsky.social
In today’s climate, I feel our message is even more relevant than even just a few months ago when the interview was recorded.
www.cbc.ca
@christelvaneck.bsky.social @lydiamessling.bsky.social
The myth of the heartless brain - in which @christelvaneck.bsky.social, @lydiamessling.bsky.social and I dismantle the claim that science should - or even can - be neutral.
Open access @natureportfolio.bsky.social 🧪🌎
Open access @natureportfolio.bsky.social 🧪🌎
Challenging the neutrality myth in climate science and activism - npj Climate Action
We argue that Büntgen’s (2024) claim that climate science must be separated from activism is fundamentally flawed. Activism does not inherently lead to biased science and striving for value-free scien...
www.nature.com
October 6, 2024 at 1:48 AM
The myth of the heartless brain - in which @christelvaneck.bsky.social, @lydiamessling.bsky.social and I dismantle the claim that science should - or even can - be neutral.
Open access @natureportfolio.bsky.social 🧪🌎
Open access @natureportfolio.bsky.social 🧪🌎
If you’d like to know more about the extremely valid philosophical basis for this admonition, well… that’s exactly what my last publication was about. Give it a read!
January 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM
If you’d like to know more about the extremely valid philosophical basis for this admonition, well… that’s exactly what my last publication was about. Give it a read!
As a crucial COP30 takes place in Belém, Europe shows climate action and competitiveness go hand in hand.
Parliament's vote on our proposal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040 is a very welcome development.
And a major step on our path to climate neutrality by 2050.
Parliament's vote on our proposal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040 is a very welcome development.
And a major step on our path to climate neutrality by 2050.
November 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
As a crucial COP30 takes place in Belém, Europe shows climate action and competitiveness go hand in hand.
Parliament's vote on our proposal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040 is a very welcome development.
And a major step on our path to climate neutrality by 2050.
Parliament's vote on our proposal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040 is a very welcome development.
And a major step on our path to climate neutrality by 2050.
French court convicts TotalEnergies of greenwashing over climate claims
www.lemonde.fr/en/environme...
Background: www.cleanenergywire.org/dossiers/cle...
www.lemonde.fr/en/environme...
Background: www.cleanenergywire.org/dossiers/cle...
French court convicts TotalEnergies of greenwashing over climate claims
Judges ruled on Thursday that the energy giant had misled consumers by overstating its carbon neutrality goals. The case could set a potential precedent for corporate climate advertising.
www.lemonde.fr
October 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM
French court convicts TotalEnergies of greenwashing over climate claims
www.lemonde.fr/en/environme...
Background: www.cleanenergywire.org/dossiers/cle...
www.lemonde.fr/en/environme...
Background: www.cleanenergywire.org/dossiers/cle...
Japan has now joined Horizon Europe.
Japan’s researchers can now partner with teams across the EU.
Together, we will advance global research in health, digital technologies, and climate neutrality ↓
link.europa.eu/YP7MtB
Japan’s researchers can now partner with teams across the EU.
Together, we will advance global research in health, digital technologies, and climate neutrality ↓
link.europa.eu/YP7MtB
August 1, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Japan has now joined Horizon Europe.
Japan’s researchers can now partner with teams across the EU.
Together, we will advance global research in health, digital technologies, and climate neutrality ↓
link.europa.eu/YP7MtB
Japan’s researchers can now partner with teams across the EU.
Together, we will advance global research in health, digital technologies, and climate neutrality ↓
link.europa.eu/YP7MtB
Also very relevant: in which I argue it's time for science and scientists, particularly if our science has moral implications, to ditch the myth of neutrality. www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca
January 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Also very relevant: in which I argue it's time for science and scientists, particularly if our science has moral implications, to ditch the myth of neutrality. www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
What SCOTUS just did to broadband, the right to repair, the environment, and more / By overturning Chevron, the Supreme Court has declared war on an administrative state that touches everything from net neutrality to climate change.
What SCOTUS just did to net neutrality, the right to repair, the environment, and more
The end of Chevron deference will touch on everything from broadband policy to climate change.
www.theverge.com
June 28, 2024 at 11:00 PM
What SCOTUS just did to broadband, the right to repair, the environment, and more / By overturning Chevron, the Supreme Court has declared war on an administrative state that touches everything from net neutrality to climate change.