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About Oceans
Fear is a strong motivator. We’re wired that way. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) is justified in his fear of rising sea levels and he wants to do something about it. Last June he received the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s (NMSF) Leadership Award … Continue reading
Choose Your Battles
It was my grandmother who often offered this wise advice. Unfortunately, advice is easily offered, but not so easily followed. When emotions hijack us, we’re in no mood for thoughtful consideration. Yesterday, the United States Senate Committee on Environment and … Continue reading
Don’t Be Deceived
We can be so easily fooled by an illusion or by what someone tells us. It happens all the time. in the photograph at the right, it appears that I’m leaning on a large cactus, which would not be wise in most circumstances. … Continue reading
Red Herrings, Aunt Sallys, and CAGW
Herrings are not red and Aunt Sally is a straw man. On the other hand, if you cure herring in a strong brine solution, it will turn red and become quite pungent. If you wish to distract a hound from chasing … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Science, Human Behavior, Politics
Tagged Alarmism, Aunt Sally, CAGW, Climate Change, CNN, Mark Hertsgaard, Piers Morgan, Red Herring, Roy Spencer, Straw Man
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Fear, Alarmism, and Politics
Fear motivates us, or it should. How we react to fear may have serious consequences, even life or death consequences. Sometimes we find ourselves in terrifying circumstances, and we don’t have time to ask questions or to contemplate the deeper philosophical … Continue reading
Posted in Human Behavior, Politics
Tagged Alarmism, Climate Change, Dysfunctional Government, Senate
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