Friday, June 29, 2007

Is there a consensus on the global warming issue?

Local scientist calls global warming theory hooey

Dr. Reid Bryson, University of Wisconsin-Madison professor illustrates the fact that there is no consensus in the scientific community about global warming. As a matter of fact, I have noticed a growing trend of meteorologists showing courage to stand up and say that they are not convinced climate change is induced by human activity. James Spann of ABC 33/40 in Birmingham was one of the first to make a public stance on this issue.

Here is an excerpt:

Dr. Byson said, "However, there is no credible evidence that it is due to
warming up for a long time."

Just because almost all of the scientific
democracy, maybe."

Bryson, 87, was the founding chairman of the
without pay.

"I have now worked for zero dollars since I retired, long
enough that I have paid back the people of Wisconsin every cent they paid me to
give me a wonderful, wonderful career. So we are even now. And I feel good about
that," said Bryson.

So, if global warming isn't such a burning issue,
why are thousands of scientists so concerned about it?

"Why are so many
thousands not concerned about it?" Bryson shot back.

"There is a lot of

And it's
not something that he does regularly.


Michael Detwiler said...

great post...I'm more in his camp than any other.

Michael Detwiler said...

About CoCoRaHS, I'd go to their website and look up Henry and e-mail him about having interest in starting it up in Alabama. I contacted him late last year about TN getting involved and he answered me back quickly.

"Squeaky wheel gets the oil"

Michael Detwiler said...

Mike...storm damage in my area...posted some pictures at my blog...