Dangerous Thinking

Inertia in the Face of Accelerating Climate Change

Although a normal and essential part of science, debate is perceived by the public as evidence that IPCC could be wrong. So let's wait until all scientists agree before we alter our behavior. This rationalization arises from a poor understanding of how science functions. Further, it gives the naysayers the same weight as the vast majority of knowledgeable climate scientists -- a very egalitarian approach, but a dangerous one nonetheless. Full Story »

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by Patricia L'Herrou - Nov. 10, 2009

the article points out reasonable causes for why the desire to make energy changes based on awareness of climate change has been slow to reach consensus . bringing up the poor understanding of how science functions and the impact of that seems crucial to the discussion. it has internal cohesion to make its points

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