After WWII, Poland and Spain had similar living standards, but over the next 40 years, thanks to the brutal communist system imposed by the Soviet Union, Poland fell far behind. But look what has happened over the past 25 years. Per-capita GDP has skyrocketed in Poland and the gap between the two nations has dramatically narrowed.
by Judith Curry
Pondering some thorny issues regarding science, its place in society and its relationship to politics.
by Judith Curry
Put the ‘consensus’ to a test, and improve public understanding, though an open and adversarial process. – Steve Koonin
by Judith Curry
“I think this should be the way forward, translating [overarching climate goals] into ‘policy portfolios’ and then asking policymakers if they are going to do it or not.” — Oliver Geden
by Judith Curry
Witnesses: John Christy, Judith Curry, Michael Mann and Roger Pielke Jr.
The hearing will be held next week, March 29. The announcement for the Hearing is [here].
I’ve completed my written testimony, I will post it Wednesday once the Hearing has commenced.
This Hearing is interesting on several fronts:
by Judith Curry
I’m looking for ideas and discussion on ways to improve what I regard to be a broken interface between climate science and policy.
by Judith Curry
My analysis of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s recent statements on climate change, and the response to his statements.
by Judith Curry
In this age of politicization of science and activist scientists, the Brussel Declaration offers some very good advice and deserves to be widely read and discussed.
by Judith Curry
Interesting article in The Atlantic, but I’m still trying to figure out what is being ‘denied.’
