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12. You make an interesting point. Scientific thinking and journalism just don't get along very well. Ambiguity and

Sat Jan 6, 2024, 01:19 PM

Jan 2024

complexity are not welcome in the media, where the competition for short attention spans is paramount.

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Doomsday predictions are a dream for climate deniers [View all] walkingman Jan 2024 OP

I don't really care what climate deniers (liars or idiots) dream. Brenda Jan 2024 #1

That has been my thought for quite a while based on my knowledge walkingman Jan 2024 #2

I used to work with glaciologists many moons ago. Brenda Jan 2024 #3

I live just outside of Austin. We have lived here for over 35 years. walkingman Jan 2024 #4

You hit on one point that explains a lot. Brenda Jan 2024 #5

Exactly. Brenda Jan 2024 #7

My introduction was the book "Thin Ice", which was fascinating . . . hatrack Jan 2024 #8

Ah. The Institute for Polar Studies Brenda Jan 2024 #9