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Can the Left adapt to the Trump era? Watch their climate activists for clues.

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 9 Comments / 1 December 2016 11 May 2019

Summary: Much depends on the Left’s ability to resist Trump, making arguments that mobilize public opinion. Their actions since the election suggest that will not happen soon. Climate change is both the Left’s signature initiative and its greatest failure (failing to change the US public’s policy priorities). How (or if) the Left changes their climate …

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Science into agitprop: “Climate Change Is Strangling Our Oceans”

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 17 Comments / 1 May 2016 11 May 2019

Summary: The public policy debate about climate science shows the dysfunctional nature of the US media. It’s one reason why making effective public policy has become difficult or impossible. Here’s another example of how propaganda has contaminated the news reporting of this vital subject, looking at stories about a new study of our oceans. NCAR’s …

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A powerful story about global warming in Alaska that has set Twitter aflame

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 10 Comments / 23 June 2013 11 May 2019

Summary: Let’s review the story that today set Twitter afire with panic about global warming. It’s a story of science, skillful writing, and a very gullible America. The 21st century might prove unpleasant for America unless we tighten our game. . Contents NASA’s photo of the Day Plaiting the facts One step more, into agitprop …

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Secrets about global warming that you must not know, lest they ruin the narrative

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 1 Comment / 22 January 2013 11 May 2019

Summary: The climate refuses to continue warming and much of the US public refuses to believe forecasts of climate catastrophe. As a result the tone of the propaganda becomes increasingly hysterical, the disdain for science increasingly obvious. Here we contrast current agitprop with actual words of climate scientists. Read for yourself and decide. Contents …

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Fierce words about those “wacky professional climate change deniers”

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 5 Comments / 20 January 2013 11 May 2019

Summary: Adversity tests one’s character. As the global temperature pause continues into its second decade, we can learn much the reaction from the reaction of laypeople committed to belief in a coming climate catastrophe. . Contents Fierce words from Slate about climate change The truth is out there Key things to remember about global warming! …

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