Category Archives: FOIA

Why does CRU have a confidentiality agreement with Germany?

May 31, 2007 – 4:37 PM

Today we ponder why many National Meteorological Services (NMSs), including the NMS of Germany, have provided data to CRU under confidentiality agreements which supposedly prevent Phil Jones from disclosing the identity of these stations.

By Stephen McIntyre | Also posted in Archiving, Satellite and gridcell | Tagged , , | Comments (96)

Measuring Precipitation on Willis' Boots

Apr 20, 2007 – 12:37 PM

Willis writes in with latest FOI refusal from CRU, saying that they are unable to provide a list of the sites used in HadCRU3.

By Stephen McIntyre | Also posted in Archiving, Jones et al 1990, Surface Record | Tagged , | Comments (58)

FOI: The “Final” Answer on Jones et al 1990

Apr 19, 2007 – 10:07 AM

I wrote again on Apr 17, 2007 on my FOI request observing that part (B) of my FOI request had not been answered: the identification of the stations used as comparanda in the calculations of Jones et al 1990. Thank you for your courtesy and attention in this matter, which has successfully resolved part (A) […]

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Freedom of Information – Jones et al 1990

Apr 3, 2007 – 12:34 PM

I’ve reported here on my progress with UEA in obtaining identification of the sites used in Jones et al 1990, a study of the urban heat island effect. [Update – the Jones et al data was posted up here. ] I initially inquired a couple of years ago as I mentioned here. I sent an […]

By Stephen McIntyre | Also posted in Archiving, Jones et al 1990 | Tagged , , , , | Comments (61)

East Anglia Refusal Letter

Mar 12, 2007 – 11:07 AM

Last week, I reported on my progress (or rather lack of progress) in identifying the stations used in Jones et al 1990 on urban heat islands. Here’s the next episode.

By Stephen McIntyre | Also posted in Archiving, Jones et al 1990, Surface Record | Tagged , | Comments (78)

FOI Request to Phil Jones

Mar 9, 2007 – 11:52 AM

Some feedback on my request for the sites used in Jones et al 1990 (no data):

By Stephen McIntyre | Also posted in Archiving, Jones et al 1990, Nature, Surface Record | Tagged , | Comments (51)

We Have 25 Years Invested in This Work…

Oct 15, 2005 – 9:42 PM

Some of you may recall the memorable climate science phrase: We have 25 or so years invested in the work. Why should I make the data available to you, when your aim is to try and find something wrong with it. Here’s the story behind this and some updates on it.

By Stephen McIntyre | Also posted in Archiving, CRU, Disclosure and Diligence | Tagged , , , | Comments (154)