Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?

The National Academies of Science is facing increasing political pressure, particularly from Republican politicians, regarding its reports on climate change attribution. A pending report on the link between human activity and extreme weather events has drawn concern from fossil fuel companies worried about potential liability. This follows a previous incident where Republican state attorneys general demanded a chapter on climate change be removed from a scientific evidence manual, citing bias. Despite attempts to remain neutral, the Academies' work is becoming entangled in political disputes, raising questions about its ability to provide objective scientific advice without facing backlash.