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Jul 21, 2008

Controversy Over Proof that there is no "Climate Crisis"

The current issue of Physics and Society contains a mathematical proof by Christopher Monckton that there is no “climate crisis.” (report) One might expect intense scientific debate to follow. The opening rounds however, have centered on “discourteous” behavior by administrators of the organization behind the publication. It’s gotten personal.

This article has not undergone any scientific peer review. Its conclusions are in disagreement with the overwhelming opinion of the world scientific community. The Council of the American Physical Society disagrees with this article’s conclusions.

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LessHypeMoreFact

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Jul 22, 2008
 

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"The article, entitled Climate Sensitivity Reconsidered demonstrates that later this century a doubling of the concentration of CO2 compared with pre-industrial levels will increase global mean surface temperature not by the 6 °F predicted by the IPCC but, harmlessly, by little more than 1 °F. Lord Monckton concludes –"

First, "The range is estimated as 1.5C to 4.5C for a doubling of carbon dioxide concentration."
So he starts with a 'strawman'

Secondly, studies for the temperature drop from Mt. Pinatubos eruption confirm the climate sensitivity being about 1.5. or about the central value for the IPCC report.
https://e-reports-ext.llnl.gov/pdf/319378.pdf

“… Perhaps real-world climate sensitivity is very much below the IPCC’s estimates. Perhaps, therefore, there is no ‘climate crisis’ at all.…”

And perhaps pigs will fly....

"The correct policy approach to a non-problem is to have the courage to do nothing."

And the correct policy approach when you find yourself rushing towards a cliff is to apply the brakes, not think 'perhaps' you will fly gently to the ground.
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The more facts the better. Our goal should be to find reality, no matter what it is.
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