Climate change is an uncertain science
For many who advocate costly responses to “irrefutable evidence” that the world’s climate faces catastrophe, global warming has become a substitute religion. Increasingly offensive language is used: the most egregious example being the term “denier”. We all know the particular meaning that word has acquired in contemporary parlance. It has been employed in this debate with malice aforethought.
The mantra of “the science is settled” is often invoked, as if there is no room for argument. Scientists are experts in science. Judges are experts in the law. Doctors are skilled at keeping us healthy. And elected politicians are experts at policy-making.… Seguir leyendo »