A Renowned Climate Sceptic is Converted by his own Research

A Renowned Climate Sceptic is Converted by his own Research

by juancole@oilprice.com (Juan Cole)

It is not proper to speak of “climate skeptics,” since all scientists (including we social scientists) are skeptical of all data and theories every day, all the time, and are willing to change our position if enough information and analysis emerges to challenge the old paradigms. But beyond just skeptics, there are always in any debate “contrarians,” people who challenge a theory with little more on their side than radical doubt and deep suspicion, and who unsystematically latch on to every little thing that the theory hasn’t…Read more...