Climategate

Climategate refers to a controversy that erupted in 2009 when thousands of emails from climate scientists were leaked. Critics alleged that the emails revealed unethical practices, such as manipulating data and suppressing dissenting views, which heightened skepticism about climate change research. Supporters argued that the emails were taken out of context and that the science of climate change remains robust. Investigations generally cleared scientists of wrongdoing but the incident fueled public debate and mistrust in climate science, highlighting the complexities of communicating scientific findings in a politically charged environment.