An article on the emerging field of “peace technologies” features the AAAS Geospatial Technologies and Human Rights Project along with Ushahidi and other efforts.

Reports of personal attacks on climate scientists, including harassment, legal challenges, and even death threats, have created a hostile environment that inhibits the free exchange of scientific findings and makes it difficult for factual information to reach policymakers and the public, the AAAS Board of Directors said in a statement of concern.