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A tipline to protect the planet

Polluting industries have captured the federal government. We’re opening a secure tipline for employees to report the impacts.

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Emily Atkin and Jacob Carter
Feb 06, 2025
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"Today, SciLight is partnering with HEATED to launch a secure tipline for federal employees who experience political interference in science and science-based decision-making. SciLight is extremely excited about this partnership. HEATED is dedicated solely to polluter accountability, and SciLight is dedicated solely to scientific integrity. HEATED is run by Emily Atkin, a longtime climate and environmental journalist with a demonstrated track record of powerful storytelling and source protection. Our combined expertise is powerful and will allow us to identify important scientific integrity violations, tell meaningful stories, protect sources, and spur real-world impact. Please spread far and wide so we can help share these stories and make change. "
- Jacob Carter
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The fossil fuel industry has been working to deny and downplay the reality of catastrophic climate change and air pollution for decades.

Now, after spending $445 million to sway the 2024 elections, Big Oil has achieved unprecedented influence over the federal government. Just weeks into…


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Dr. Jacob Carter studies and reports on how science influences government decision making. He is an expert in scientific integrity, science-informed policy processes, and holds a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology.
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