Randall Carlson

[R.K. Locke]

Re: Lauren's post, I don't really understand what "denying climate science" means. They aren't denying it; they are critiquing it. That is entirely healthy. If their reasoning or methodology is faulty then they should be pulled up on that, but in all the replies on this thread I have yet to see any evidence of why they are wrong. Where are they getting it wrong? There is lots of specific information in the Corbett video (with links) but nothing much in the criticisms that I'm seeing here.

RKL: No, I don't think they are critiquing it. When I hear Corbett say that changes in CO2 levels won't change global average temperatures, he is denying one of the most fundamental principles of climate science. He said this on one of his broadcasts with a dismissive tone. That is far beyond being a critique.

Secondly, he referred to his complaints of the hockey stick graph as accurate but revealing how he fundamentally once again refuting a basic understanding of global climate after decades of research. In other words, the truncated hockey stick graph in fact demonstrates what is physically happening with the planet. Small changes have big effects on life on planet earth.

So, I would be more than happy if you want to put up some of the stuff you find compelling or at least interesting here. My with my.

I'm not aware of which video you're referring to in your first paragraph. Is it the one I linked earlier? If so I will have to re-watch it.

I don't really follow what you're saying in the second paragraph. The first part of it doesn't make any sense to me. I think you're right that small changes can have big effects, but life on earth has endured through periods of warming and cooling in the past. My position is that it is hugely important to remain sceptical vis-a-vis the effects of capitalism on climate science (and all types of science for that matter), as well as the intentions of the incredibly rich and powerful people who are pushing this idea. If the science is sound then manipulations and obfuscations should not be necessary imo.

Finally, just to reiterate, I believe that we are on the same page when it comes to issues of conservation and pollution. I just think we need to make sure that we keep the bigger picture in mind.