Jennifer Marohasy » Calling for Essays in Defence of Back Radiation

Dr Nahle argues that there is no warming from back radiation because heat cannot flow from a cooler area (the atmosphere) to a warmer area (the earth surface).

THE HOCKEY SCHTICK: There He Goes Again: Mann Claims His Hockey Stick was Affirmed by the NAS

The NAS report did nothing of the sort, and in fact validated all of the significant criticisms of McIntyre & McKitrick (M&M) and the Wegman Report:

Communicating Uncertain Climate Risks | Climate Etc.

JC comments: journalists and scientists have been busy blaming each other over perceived “problems” associated with communication about climate change. The “problem” is that the public has not yet been convinced. Fischoff’s emphasis on communicating risk and uncertainty is right on target, IMO.