Washington Post: Opinions on shape of earth differ — Crooked Timber

In one sense, the blogosphere has reached a near-universal consensus on climate change. Everyone who follows the issue at all closely agrees that there is no real debate. Instead, it’s generally agreed, we have a situation where (1) a large body of people devoted to serious scientific research is confronted by (2) pushers of silly Internet talking points who are ideologically motivated, financially driven or just plain delusional . The only disagreement is which group is which.

ETS is better than tax | Penny Wong

A carbon tax does not guarantee emissions reductions. A cap-and-trade scheme does.
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Some commentators, and the Opposition, appear intent on diverting us from action by embarking on yet another round of debate on the theory of climate change policy. It is time now to stop talking and start doing.

Jim Hansen supports civil disobedience « Watts Up With That?

Some have said in the past that Jim Hansen of NASA GISS is no longer a scientist, but an advocate. Today, by his own hand, I believe that description rings true.
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Let us hope that nobody is injured or killed at this demonstration. Hansen may run afoul of the Hatch Act, see below.