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U.S. Senate Minority Report Update: More Than 650 International Scientists Dissent Over Man-Made Global Warming Claims
January 14, 2009
Posted by Marc Morano – 9:30 AM EST - Marc_Morano@EPW.Senate.GOV
U. S. Senate Minority Report:
More Than 650 International Scientists Dissent Over Man-Made Global Warming Claims
Scientists Continue to Debunk “Consensus” in 2008
Update: January 28, 2009: James Hansen's Former NASA Supervisor Declares Himself a Skeptic - Says Climate Fears "Embarrassed NASA"
Update: December 22, 2008: 11 More Scientists Join Senate Report
Link to Full Printable PDF Report
INTRODUCTION:
Over 650 dissenting scientists from around the globe challenged man-made global warming claims made by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and former Vice President Al Gore. This new 231-page U.S. Senate Minority Report -- updated from 2007’s groundbreaking report of over 400 scientists who voiced skepticism about the so-called global warming “consensus” -- features the skeptical voices of over 650 prominent international scientists, including many current and former UN IPCC scientists, who have now turned against the UN IPCC. This updated report includes an additional 250 (and growing) scientists and climate researchers since the initial release in December 2007. The over 650 dissenting scientists are more than 12 times the number of UN scientists (52) who authored the media-hyped IPCC 2007 Summary for Policymakers.
The chorus of skeptical scientific voices grow louder in 2008 as a steady stream of peer-reviewed studies, analyses, real world data and inconvenient developments challenged the UN’s and former Vice President Al Gore's claims that the "science is settled" and there is a "consensus." On a range of issues, 2008 proved to be challenging for the promoters of man-made climate fears. Promoters of anthropogenic warming fears endured the following: Global temperatures failing to warm; Peer-reviewed studies predicting a continued lack of warming; a failed attempt to revive the discredited “Hockey Stick”; inconvenient developments and studies regarding rising CO2; the Spotless Sun; Clouds; Antarctica; the Arctic; Greenland’s ice; Mount Kilimanjaro; Global sea ice; Causes of Hurricanes; Extreme Storms; Extinctions; Floods; Droughts; Ocean Acidification; Polar Bears; Extreme weather deaths; Frogs; lack of atmospheric dust; Malaria; the failure of oceans to warm and rise as predicted.
In addition, the following developments further secured 2008 as the year the “consensus” collapsed. Russian scientists “rejected the very idea that carbon dioxide may be responsible for global warming”. An American Physical Society editor conceded that a “considerable presence” of scientific skeptics exists. An International team of scientists countered the UN IPCC, declaring: “Nature, Not Human Activity, Rules the Climate”. India Issued a report challenging global warming fears. International Scientists demanded the UN IPCC “be called to account and cease its deceptive practices,” and a canvass of more than 51,000 Canadian scientists revealed 68% disagree that global warming science is “settled.”
This new report issued by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's office of the GOP Ranking Member is the latest evidence of the growing groundswell of scientific opposition challenging significant aspects of the claims of the UN IPCC and Al Gore. Scientific meetings are now being dominated by a growing number of skeptical scientists. The prestigious International Geological Congress, dubbed the geologists' equivalent of the Olympic Games, was held in Norway in August 2008 and prominently featured the voices of scientists skeptical of man-made global warming fears. [See: Skeptical scientists overwhelm conference: '2/3 of presenters and question-askers were hostile to, even dismissive of, the UN IPCC' & see full reports here & here ]
Even the mainstream media has begun to take notice of the expanding number of scientists serving as “consensus busters.” A November 25, 2008, article in Politico noted that a “growing accumulation” of science is challenging warming fears, and added that the “science behind global warming may still be too shaky to warrant cap-and-trade legislation.” Canada’s National Post noted on October 20, 2008, that “the number of climate change skeptics is growing rapidly.” New York Times environmental reporter Andrew Revkin noted on March 6, 2008, "As we all know, climate science is not a numbers game (there are heaps of signed statements by folks with advanced degrees on all sides of this issue)," Revkin wrote. (LINK) In 2007, Washington Post Staff Writer Juliet Eilperin conceded the obvious, writing that climate skeptics "appear to be expanding rather than shrinking."
Skeptical scientists are gaining recognition despite what many say is a bias against them in parts of the scientific community and are facing significant funding disadvantages. Dr. William M. Briggs, a climate statistician who serves on the American Meteorological Society's Probability and Statistics Committee, explained that his colleagues described “absolute horror stories of what happened to them when they tried getting papers published that explored non-‘consensus’ views.” In a March 4, 2008, report Briggs described the behavior as “really outrageous and unethical … on the parts of some editors. I was shocked.” (LINK) [Note: An August 2007 report detailed how proponents of man-made global warming fears enjoy a monumental funding advantage over skeptical scientists. LINK A July 2007 Senate report details how skeptical scientists have faced threats and intimidation - LINK & LINK ]
Highlights of the Updated 2008 Senate Minority Report featuring over 650 international scientists dissenting from man-made climate fears:
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This was just Al Gores master plan to line his pockets as he sold carbon points, to lower your carbon footprint, while jetted about in his privite plane and ensured his 21,000 sq/ft house was well lit. He is such a putz! Although, the hollywood types are bigger putz's for speading his message, like dumb sheep.
Well, I guess they are dumb sheep. And hypocites too. As they "act" in front of a camara, they are using up our natural resourses by the ton. All the electricity for the lights & camaras. All the wood to build monsterous sets, just to blow them up or burn them. The millions of gallons of fuel to get actors, crews & materials to exotic sets (planes, trucks, buses, helos, ATV's, limo's, etc...) jus to get a good back drop. Sure it only cost $20 million to shoot, but just think of the bit of joy it will bring to the hungry folks that don't have the resourses to build or heat a home, then its worth it! NOT!
Originally posted by Dace AceYour right. Obama tells us peons that we can't drive our cars or turn up the heat in our homes. The first thing he does in the white house is crank up the heat and put on a short sleeved shirt. At least Carter put a log on the fire and wore a sweater.
This was just Al Gores master plan to line his pockets as he sold carbon points, to lower your carbon footprint, while jetted about in his privite plane and ensured his 21,000 sq/ft house was well lit. He is such a putz! Although, the hollywood types are bigger putz's for speading his message, like dumb sheep.
Well, I guess they are dumb sheep. And ...[text shortened]... ngry folks that don't have the resourses to build or heat a home, then its worth it! NOT!
Originally posted by zeeblebotJust out of curiosity -- since we're throwing numbers around -- how many
Highlights of the Updated 2008 Senate Minority Report featuring over 650 international scientists dissenting from man-made climate fears:
international scientists signed off on the majority report?
Nemesio
Originally posted by Dace AceSo what you're saying is that man made global warming does not exist AND it is caused by leftwing media dudes.
This was just Al Gores master plan to line his pockets as he sold carbon points, to lower your carbon footprint, while jetted about in his privite plane and ensured his 21,000 sq/ft house was well lit. He is such a putz! Although, the hollywood types are bigger putz's for speading his message, like dumb sheep.
Well, I guess they are dumb sheep. And ...[text shortened]... ngry folks that don't have the resourses to build or heat a home, then its worth it! NOT!
Make up your mind.
Originally posted by Dace AceWhat are the smart sheep doing these days?
This was just Al Gores master plan to line his pockets as he sold carbon points, to lower your carbon footprint, while jetted about in his privite plane and ensured his 21,000 sq/ft house was well lit. He is such a putz! Although, the hollywood types are bigger putz's for speading his message, like dumb sheep.
Originally posted by zeeblebotWell...maybe we should use the Republican solution, and allow business's and people to pollute all they wish, since man made pollution seems to do no harm in your view. Any other bright ideas???
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U.S. Senate Minority Report Update: More Than 650 International Scientists Dissent Over Man-Made Global Warming Claims
January 14, 2009
Posted by Marc Morano – 9:30 AM EST - Marc_Morano@EPW.Senate.GOV
U. S. Senate Minority Repor ...[text shortened]... 650 international scientists dissenting from man-made climate fears:
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Originally posted by bill718Could you tell me what Republican advocated that solution you say is theirs?
Well...maybe we should use the Republican solution, and allow business's and people to pollute all they wish, since man made pollution seems to do no harm in your view. Any other bright ideas???
Originally posted by NemesioI don't believe the numbers are relevant in either case. There have always been a minority of scientists that never bought the man made global warming crisis mongering.
Just out of curiosity -- since we're throwing numbers around -- how many
international scientists signed off on the majority report?
Nemesio
Science is never by consensus, and true scientists always remain curious and searching for more data, not pushing the latest scare craze of the day.
This is a political argument, not a scientific one.
Originally posted by normbenignWell said 🙂
I don't believe the numbers are relevant in either case. There have always been a minority of scientists that never bought the man made global warming crisis mongering.
Science is never by consensus, and true scientists always remain curious and searching for more data, not pushing the latest scare craze of the day.
This is a political argument, not a scientific one.
And even if a MAJORITY of scientists actually believed that manmade global warming was a myth (which they do not), the fact remains that basic science say CO2 should cause warming and the EVIDENCE appears to confirm that we are causing the warming through CO2 and it is the EVIDENCE and NOT consensus that determines what is science and what is not.
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Originally posted by normbenignWrong, but since you're an expert and have already made up your mind, there is no use use in debating the interpretation of data with you.
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Science is never by consensus, and true scientists always remain curious and searching for more data, not pushing the latest scare craze of the day.
This is a political argument, not a scientific one.
Originally posted by CrowleyI believe this is the core of the issue. Global warming or not, we're going to have to use renewable sources of energy anyway, so we might as well invest more in nuclear, fusion and green power.
What it always boils down to for me, whether you buy into global warming - man made or not - is this:
Is there anyone on this planet who believes it a good idea to use up more fossil fuels that stinks up the place?
Didn't think so. End of debate.