American Thinker: The Problems with Al Gore: David Deming

There are two problems with Al Gore. First, he's a demagogue who lacks an appreciation for the ethics and methods of science. Second, he's a not a scientist, but a celebrity and politician who does not understand the technical aspects of science. Put succinctly, the man simply doesn't know what he's talking about. But Gore is now advising the world on complex technical issues related to energy and climate. That's a problem for the human race.
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Al Gore may not know what he's talking about, but he's not alone. The world is full of ignorant people. As a college professor, I interact constantly with students, many of whom are very concerned with global warming. But in my interactions I have invariably found that the more science a student knows, the more skeptical they are of the standard global warming alarmist scenario. Students majoring in engineering or physics have some appreciation for the scientific method and the uncertainties involved in understanding and predicting climate change. Unlike Gore, they also understand that the ability to develop alternative energy sources is limited by the laws of physics and chemistry, not political willpower.

Students who buy into global warming alarmism are almost always from non-technical majors such as journalism. They can't think quantitatively, critically, or analytically. They have beliefs, but no interest in or appreciation for facts. Accordingly, they are almost completely ignorant of any relevant facts. Their minds are immature and their thought processes undisciplined. They don't understand the difference between fact and opinion. One student recently told me that we have to stop using oil because global warming was caused by the heat given off by the combustion of fossil fuels.

American Thinker Blog: Britain's Conservatives, Nick Clegg and Climate Change

Should Cameron succeed in wooing Clegg into a partnership, the question becomes: "How much further left could the Liberal Democrats drag the Conservatives on carbon emissions policy?" Judging from the Conservatives' current stance on carbon emissions, Clegg and company may not have to do too much dragging to get legislation that enacts further economy-crippling climate rules and regs on Britain.

Global Warming Hoax Weekly Round-Up, May 6th 2010 « The Daily Bayonet