Exhibit A: “There is no experimental data to support the hypothesis that smoking causes lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis………any number of things can influence the onset of a disease. The list includes genetics, diet, workplace environment, and stress…….we understand public anxiety about smoking causing disease, but are concerned that many [...]
Archive for August, 2009
A Fun Quote
Posted in Musings, tagged alarmism, climate change, environment, global warming, humour, quote, satire on August 17, 2009 | 3 Comments »
“Although the most extreme environmental zealots may be relatively few in number, they have managed to gain undue influence by exploiting the gullibility of scientifically illiterate people who are only too willing to believe the planet needs saving from man’s excesses. Perhaps this phenomenon is a psychological throwback to earlier civilizations that offered human sacrifices [...]
Two Good Books
Posted in Reviews, tagged agreement, climate change, credibility, debate, global warming, joseph romm, media, politics, ross gelbspan, science on August 16, 2009 | 4 Comments »
The Heat is On by Ross Gelbspan was an enjoyable book. It didn’t take much effort to keep reading, and I whipped through it in a couple of days. Much of the book was devoted to the politics of climate change, most notably the PR attempts by skeptics to delay action. There were some well-placed but [...]
Temperatures for July 2009
Posted in News and Reports, tagged climate change, global warming, NCDC, NOAA, science, temperature on August 14, 2009 | 9 Comments »
Much the same story as June. Much of Canada and the US was cooler than normal, but they are clearly the minority: (from NCDC, which is part of NOAA) It was the fifth warmest July on record. The ocean temperatures, quite notably, were the warmest on record. One month like this doesn’t prove a long-term warming [...]
By Your Own Logic
Posted in Media and the Public, tagged climate change, denial, global warming, politics, republican, risk management, science, skeptic on August 13, 2009 | 206 Comments »
The typical conservative holds opinions on issues such as health care, government economics, and international relations that I may or may not agree with, but I respect as their own political beliefs. Except one. Since when did rejecting the science of climate change become a trademark of the typical conservative? Why is science – and [...]
Lightbulbs Aren’t Enough
Posted in Mitigation and Policy, tagged climate change, global warming, politics, recycling, sustainability on August 7, 2009 | 7 Comments »
When you read about climate change in magazines, the articles almost invariably conclude with a list entitled “10 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint”, or something similar. Instead of driving, ride your bike, walk, or use public transit. When you do drive, avoid idling and make sure your tires are properly inflated. Insulate your home. [...]
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