Introduction
On February 15, 2023, the punishment of scientists who protested at the December meeting sparked widespread outrage. Researchers requested that the American Geophysical Union reverse the actions taken against the scientists.
Ethics Investigation and Statement by the American Geophysical Union
After concluding the ethics investigation, on February 17, the American Geophysical Union issued a statement announcing the reinstatement of Abramoff and Kalmos’ abstracts to the December meeting program, aiming to clarify its policies and professional standards moving forward. The union also invited Abramoff and Kalmos to work with them to expand avenues for activism and engagement in the field of environmental and climate change through the union.
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