The scientific case for anthropogenic global warming is now well-established, as is the possibility of great danger to the entire Earth and the future of humankind. As a scientist, I consider this series of articles in New Scientist magazine to be a fair treatment:
http://environment.newscientist.com/channel/earth/dn11462
Despite the clear warning issued by the vast majority of climate scientists, there continue to be many skeptical voices on these pages. Clearly, the skeptical voices tap into many well-established conservative ideas: distrust of government, of collective international action, and of science. Yet the persistance, and illogical viciousness of the arguments seems out of proportion. I wonder, therefore, if there is some driving motivation. Cui bono? I suggest it is those who would most be harmed by the solution to global warming: the petrol states of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Venezuela, and Nigeria, with the complicity of the American petroleum industry.
2007-07-11
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