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Climate Scientists Concerned Over Australian Climate Data Contract

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 03:59 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 03:59 | 1 source | 1 article

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A $16 million contract awarded to the creator of the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website in Australia has sparked controversy. Climate scientists have expressed concerns about the contract, fearing potential negative impacts on the integrity and accessibility of crucial climate data. The specific reasons for the scientists' worries are not detailed, but the report suggests a lack of transparency or potential conflicts of interest.

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BOM website creator's new $16m contract has climate scientists worried Foto: ABC Australia
ABC Australia 24 mar. 2026, 03:59 (6 hours ago)

BOM website creator's new $16m contract has climate scientists worried

The company responsible for the highly criticised BOM website wins a $16 million tender to build a new climate data website for the government.

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