"Skeptical climate" refers to an atmosphere or environment where people tend to doubt or question things instead of easily believing or accepting them. Full definition
After years of imposed «scientific consensus» on global warming, a number of skeptical climate scientists are hopeful that their views may finally get a hearing under the new administration. (breitbart.com)
Many skeptical climate scientists will agree to debate, but not one supporter. (jeffrubinssmallerworld.com)
Are we seeing a regime of fear for skeptical climate scientists? (americanthinker.com)