"Climate Scientist Michael Mann's Defamation Suit Goes to Jury"

Climate scientist Michael Mann's defamation lawsuit against two conservative writers who compared him to a convicted child molester for his work on global warming is now in the hands of a jury. The lawsuit stems from comments made 12 years ago that Mann claims affected his career and reputation. The writers argue they were expressing their opinions, while Mann's attorney contends they acted with malice. The trial comes amid ongoing divisiveness over climate change in the United States, with potential implications for free speech rights and the treatment of climate scientists.