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Expert Wants to Decertify Global Warming Skeptics

Posted by samzenpus on from the believe-it-or-else dept.

Penguinisto writes "Apparently in the Senate, at least one scientist wants to put a permanent stop to any arguments over Global Warming. The Weather Channel's most prominent climatologist is advocating that broadcast meteorologists be stripped of their scientific certification if they express skepticism about predictions of manmade catastrophic global warming."

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  1. Re:This is ridiculous, but... by pete-classic · · Score: 0, Troll
    Dr Cullen simply wished that meteorologists who spoke with authority about climate change - be it for or against - should be required to first prove they understand the science of climate change.


    "Prove they understand" seems to mean "always agree with the AMA's position (or be thrown out)." In this light the article, while shrill, seems to draw the correct conclusion.

    Dr. Cullen seems to confuse "fact" and "conclusion". A Scientist who makes up his facts as he goes isn't worth his salt. One who disagrees with the prevailing conclusions may be the next great in his field. If disagreeing means censure then the field is dead.

    -Peter
  2. Re:Thoughtcrime by Impy+the+Impiuos+Imp · · Score: 0, Troll

    > My meteorologist friend -- she's a student at the
    > moment -- is a senior in operational meteorology.

    Of course, if she's cute, she's already got the degree qualifications necessary for broadcast meterology.

    No, seriously.

    No, seriously.

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