Scientist Peter Gleick cleared of forging Heartland documents in expose: investigation

By Suzanne Goldenberg, The Guardian
Monday, May 21, 2012 11:56 EDT

A review has cleared the scientist Peter Gleick of forging any documents in his expose of the rightwing Heartland Institute’s strategy and finances, the Guardian has learned.

Gleick’s sting on Heartland brought unwelcome scrutiny to the organisation’s efforts to block action on climate change, and prompted a walk-out of corporate donors that has created uncertainty about its financial future.