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Restoring the Gold Standard to Science

CO₂ Coalition scientists promote adherence to the scientific method, a centuries-old approach to inquiry that stresses the testing of hypotheses with empirical data and requires absolute integrity in the pursuit of truth.

In the study of climate, too often this time-honored process has been replaced with groupthink. Debate has been suppressed to develop and preserve a so-called consensus. Government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy and even NASA have trafficked in false, misleading and biased information to advance the narrative of a man-made climate crisis. Politicians and their allies in bureaucracies have silenced opposing voices and ignored contradictory facts. 

Part of our campaign for scientific integrity was the April 27 publication of "Greenhouse Gases and Fossil Fuels Climate Science" by Drs. Richard Lindzen and William Happer. The report was hand-delivered to the White House, all heads of regulatory agencies and to political leaders of both major parties.

Less than a month later, on May 23, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order titled "Restoring Gold Standard Science." In announcing his action, President Trump said:

"My Administration is committed to restoring a gold standard for science to ensure that federally funded research is transparent, rigorous, and impactful, and that Federal decisions are informed by the most credible, reliable, and impartial scientific evidence available. We must restore the American people’s faith in the scientific enterprise and institutions that create and apply scientific knowledge in service of the public good."

While the order did not cover all our recommendations, it included some and is a welcome and needed step in reforming a highly politicized and corrupt scientific establishment.

To borrow from John Paul Jones, we have just begun to fight.

Happer/Lindzen Gold Standard Science May 25, 2025

Book Available Now on Amazon

Our popular “Once Upon A Time - The true story about the miracle molecule carbon dioxide” is now available on Amazon.

The book is the first of a five-volume, illustrated, science-based series for children, which was written by Dr. Gordon Fulks, a member of the CO₂ Coalition board of directors. The books examine various topics related to carbon dioxide in nature through the adventures of three sisters living on a tree farm. 

Please consider purchasing this informative and entertaining book for your children or grandchildren. Available for only $7.99!!

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Gregory Wrightstone

Executive Director,

CO₂ Coalition