A Convenient Lie?
I'm no expert on global warming, but I've often questioned the assumed "fact" that humans have caused, or are causing, avoidable damage to the Earth. From what I have read, it seems like much of the increase in global temperatures over the past 80-odd years can be attributed to long-term, unavoidable cycles.
Regardless, I do agree that much can be done to improve our environment and limit the detrimental effects that humans no doubt have on the planet. That said, I enjoyed Libertarian journalist John Stossel's latest RealClearPolitics column, which took aim at Al Gore's film and book.
Regardless, I do agree that much can be done to improve our environment and limit the detrimental effects that humans no doubt have on the planet. That said, I enjoyed Libertarian journalist John Stossel's latest RealClearPolitics column, which took aim at Al Gore's film and book.
posted by Lee S. Kowarski @ 8:21 PM
3 Comments:
At 7/06/2006 7:03 PM,
Laura said…
Yes, but almost none of the money goes to libraries so the scientist can actually do smart research. So little, in fact, that Bush's declared 2 million budget cut is actually a slashing of 80% of the EPA library funding: Peer.org press release.
At 7/22/2006 2:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
If you have doubts, or want to to get clarification on the bs that is put out there as skepticism (including things like the 80 year cycle, global cooling, and more), check out realclimate.org. It's a fantastic blog and very very informative - especially in doing things like tracking the money trail and pointing out the re-use of previously discredited arguments that seem to keep popping up.
At 5/17/2007 6:10 PM,
Anonymous said…
Ah, one other thing (in case this hasn't been hammered to death) - see here for some answers to some common misconceptions/misinformation sown about global warming - hope this answers your questions!
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