http://www.newser.com/story/124500/fed-polar-bear-defender-placed-on-leave.html
A federal wildlife biologist who sounded the alarm about drowning polar bears in the midst of global warming has been placed on leave pending the outcome of a scientific misconduct probe. Charles Monnett is being investigated for unspecified "integrity issues" apparently linked to his report that polar bears could face an increased threat of death if they're forced to swim farther as Arctic ice recedes, reports AP. But environmental watchdog group the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility is filing a complaint against the suspension, charging illegal scientific interference, and claiming that the Obama Administration is "actively persecuting" Monnett and that he was "harassed" by agency officials after he wrote his paper.....
A federal wildlife biologist who sounded the alarm about drowning polar bears in the midst of global warming has been placed on leave pending the outcome of a scientific misconduct probe. Charles Monnett is being investigated for unspecified "integrity issues" apparently linked to his report that polar bears could face an increased threat of death if they're forced to swim farther as Arctic ice recedes, reports AP. But environmental watchdog group the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility is filing a complaint against the suspension, charging illegal scientific interference, and claiming that the Obama Administration is "actively persecuting" Monnett and that he was "harassed" by agency officials after he wrote his paper.....