Global warming skeptics – fringe scientists or silent majority?

December 25, 2008 Science Comments (1)

Conventional Wisdom: Man is causing global warming and permanent climate change, and the problem is accelerating, or as Seth Borenstein of the AP (Associated Press or Arrogant Propagandists?) writes, it’s “a ticking time bomb that President-elect Barack Obama can’t avoid” and “time is running out.” There is a consensus among scientists on the subject, and the only scientists who remain skeptical are on the fringe.”
The Truth: Hundreds of scientists publicly refute claims of man-made global warming. Many scientists say that many of their colleagues share their views, but have been intimidated and will not speak out publicly for fear of retribution.
Why Care: The average person will suffer higher taxes, pay higher costs resulting from increased taxes and regulatory costs on business and industry and struggle because of an economy weakened by government policies — if those pushing the man-made global warming claims succeed in changing government policy.