Policy

by Judith Curry
The impact of climate change looms large as a deep uncertainty with global consequences. – Khalra et al.

by Judith Curry There are obvious issues, such as protecting the independence of advice, acknowledging the limitations of science and being clear about what we know and do not know, to understand how science informs but does not make policy, … Continue reading →

by Judith Curry . . . some scientists are mixing up their role with that of a climate activist. – Lennart Bengtsson Professor Bengtsson’s persecution shows precisely why independent think-tanks such as the Global Warming Policy Foundation are essential. Truly, … Continue reading →

by Judith Curry Climate change, once considered a problem for the distant future, has moved firmly into the present.  Climate change is already affecting the American people. – U.S. NCADAC The U.S. National Climate Assessment Report was published Tuesday [link]. … Continue reading →

by Judith Curry A new report from the IPCC implies that “climate exceptionalism”, the notion that global warming is a problem like no other, is coming to an end. – Economist In spite of the spin being put on the … Continue reading →

by Judith Curry Kevin Anderson explains why he refused to purchase a carbon offset, and why you should steer clear of them too. Nature has published an opinion piece by Kevin Anderson entitled The inconvenient truth of carbon offsets (complete article … Continue reading →

by Judith Curry Peter Gluckman, New Zealand’s chief science adviser, offers his ten principles for building trust, influence, engagement and independence. Nature News & Comment has an article by Peter Gluckman entitled The Art of Science Advice to Government (full article … Continue reading →

by Judith Curry The American Physical Society (APS) is in the process of reviewing its 2007 Climate Change Statement.  The process itself is remarkable, and I’ve been privileged to participate in the process. The APS has a public website for … Continue reading →

by Judith Curry On Tuesday, snowfall of just over 2 inches shut down metropolitan Atlanta’s roads, schools, churches, government offices and businesses. Thousands of flights were cancelled at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. More than 2,000 school children were separated from their … Continue reading →

by Judith Curry The hearing is now concluded, I’m on a plane flying back to Atlanta. The testimony from each of the witnesses is now online [here].  The link for my testimony is [here]. The content of my verbal remarks … Continue reading →