Climate Quote by Phil Jones
“I'm getting hassled by a couple of people to release the CRU station temperature data. Don't any of you three tell anybody that the UK has a Freedom of Information Act.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Climate Change Programme, 2018
Expresses frustration over pressure to release climate data, hinting at legal constraints and secrecy.
In simple terms: Data release can be pressured and legally complex.
Key Takeaway
Balance transparency with legal obligations.
Themes
science
data ethics
government policy
climate change
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- research publishing
- government reporting
- legal compliance
- public communication
Key Concepts
freedom of information
data stewardship
public trust
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the ethical limits of data secrecy?
- How should scientists handle political pressure?
A Different Perspective
Legal limits may conflict with scientific openness.
