The Reference Frame: Most IPCC coordinating lead authors work for WWF

Just imagine a hypothetical situation in which 78 authors of the IPCC would be found on a scientific advisory list of an oil company and 23 of them would be the bosses of an IPCC chapter. The left-wing activists and politically correct media would be screaming. But when the exactly opposite thing occurs, some people think it's just fine.   [Why isn't the fair-and-balanced Andy Revkin all over this story?]

Well, it's not fine. Sensible people know that if there were no other reason, this "clash of interests" would be enough for a certainty that the IPCC has absolutely no credibility left. Billions of dollars that the WWF earns is totally dependent on the influence of their claims about environmental problems. No problems means no revenue. Everyone who associates himself with such a prejudiced organization simply can't be expected to produce impartial observations – or impartial judgement on the scientific research that should be done and incorporated to the IPCC reports.

Articles: Science, Lies, and Videotape

Well, as the world economy weakens and it turns out that we are sitting on enormous quantities of natural gas and oil, it grows more likely that this childish nonsense -- which, probably not coincidentally, has proven a financial boon for Democrat-backers, too -- shall pass. But faster, please, so we can get back to being the world's powerhouse.