by Judith Curry Some interesting developments and rhetoric in the Mann versus Steyn lawsuit. A number of articles have been written on the Mann vs (Steyn, The National Review, Competitive Enterprise Institute) lawsuits. I have mostly followed the postings by … Continue reading →
by Judith Curry “If you see something, say something.” For background, recall these previous posts on scientists and advocacy. Michael Mann’s op-ed Michael Mann has an op-ed in the NYTimes If you see something, say something. Excerpts: In my view, … Continue reading →
by Judith Curry [P]utting adaptation and mitigation issues into the broader context of competing needs and limited resources raises moral problems that cannot be easily dismissed. – Hillerbrand and Ghil On a recent thread, someone posted a link to this paper, which … Continue reading →
UPDATE: twitter exchange with Gavin by Judith Curry The failures of climate advocacy – particularly in the US – are motivating reflection on responsible and effective advocacy. Gavin Schmidt provides his thoughts on the topic of scientists and advocacy in … Continue reading →
by Judith Curry . . . as scientists are increasingly viewed not as honest brokers, but as advocates aligned with the goals of the Democratic party, scientists and their organizations risk losing public trust and only likely contribute to polarization … Continue reading →
by Judith Curry Online bullying is an issue of growing concern. The flip side is shining an online ‘light’ on hidden bullying. There is much discussion in the twitosphere and blogosphere over the temporary removal of a blog post on Scientific American by … Continue reading →
by Judith Curry Climate researchers have an obligation not to environmental policy but to the truth. This quote comes from an article in Spiegel Online entitled Warming Plateau? Climatologists Face Inconvenient Truth. Good article. The entire context for this quote: … Continue reading →
The Many Hats of Washington’s Favorite Rat- A Lobbyist, A Presidential Campaign Advisor, A Snitch, An Attorney, A Civil-Rights Activist …You Name It!
In a recent disclosure to the Huffington Post NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden said the media have been “misled” by associates of his father, attorney and lobbyist Bruce Fein and his wife Mattie Fein who have been circulating “false” claims about his situation.
