In November 2009 , more than 200 e - mails were published online . Some skeptics claimed e - mail showed case for global warming had been exaggerated . Independent report on Wednesday cleared them of wrongdoing . In one particular e-mail , Professor Jones relates to the preparation of a figure for the WMO Statement on the Status of the Global Climate in 1999 . Head of unit in question Professor Phil Jones to resign as Director of Research .
In November 2009 , more than 200 e - mails were published online . Some skeptics claimed e - mail showed case for global warming had been exaggerated . Independent report on Wednesday cleared them of wrongdoing . Head of unit in question Professor Phil Jones to resign as Director of Research .