The climate change 'debate' rumbles on, not always productively. I think this is a worthwhile exchange to share in this regard: Find the error
Journalistic errors, no matter how minor, need to be corrected. But I must say that as I read this, I found myself wondering what the heck was going on (whilst admitting that the error, and its explanations, really stretched this science graduate. Well we are talking over 30 years ago). What the residents of Ely made of it gawd knows.
However, I did note the conclusion, which seemed an epitome of civilised behaviour on all sides.
To me there is a lesson, and that is in addressing the issue of CC it is best to maintain a calm, dignified and factual approach, free of smug 'we know stuff' and relentless, complex links.
Help those seeking knowledge to understand and they will appreciate it. They may even err on acting more proactively on what you have shared.
Guardian - Free energy? It doesn't measure up - By coincidence.
I found this a good reply: "science is fun when you're making people look stupid"
Oh dear. No - science is fun when you're making people - including yourself - less stupid.
I will add it to another I use to inspire my own actions and, where I can those around me: 'A great man (it was a pre-PC era) makes others feel small. A truly great man makes others feel great'
Guardian - A balanced contribution - It's related.. sort of.
Guardian - Cry wolf, but gently - Now who else has been saying something like that (I think I may have phrased it differently though - Don't cry wolf, just persuade via honesty and reason!) Interesting to see the author that inspired my original post coming into the frame. I have used this to add a new search label that is a growing cause for concern - Climate Fatigue. I fear it will crop up again.
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