Summaries Of Leaked CRU Files

From Bishop Hill, here are some summaries of the CRUgate files. The numbers link directly to the emails quoted. Some examples:

Michael Mann discusses how to destroy a journal that has published skeptic papers.(1047388489)

Tim Osborn discusses how data are truncated to stop an apparent cooling trend showing up in the results (0939154709). Analysis of impact here.

Phil Jones encourages colleagues to delete information subject to Freedom of Information request.(1212063122)

Jones tells Mann that he is sending station data. Says that if McIntyre requests it under FoI he will delete it rather than hand it over. Says he will hide behind data protection laws. Says Rutherford screwed up big time by creating an FTP directory for Osborn. Says Wigley worried he will have to release his model code. Also discuss AR4 draft. Mann says paleoclimate chapter will be contentious but that the author team has the right personalities to deal with skeptics.(1107454306)

UPDATE: Three scandals in one:

• Suppression of dissenting voices; 
• Manipulation of data to make a political case; 
• Conspiracy to prevent data from being released as required by the Freedom of Information Acts.