or that scientists publish wacko theories because it earns them cash?
for one, scientists who speak out against AGW still get grants. in fact, they get paid MORE than scientists who support the AGW theory -- exxon mobile will fund just about any scientist who speaks out against it.
two, if the scientists were simply publishing inflammatory work for cash, doesn't it seem ironic that it's mainly only happening in one field (climatology)? besides, it's not really inflammatory work when just about ALL the other work out there supports the exact same conclusion. if anything, if they were publishing inflammatory material, wouldn't it go AGAINST the consensus, wouldn't it be anti-AGW work???? lastly, scientists only get a ton of cash (in grant money, that is) for wacko theories if they stand and pass peer review. they're not going to get any money for saying some random thing. they have to support their "wacko theory"
2007-11-18
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