Leading scientists accused of offering false hope on climate [View all]

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Leading climate scientists and advisors stand accused of giving the public false hope that dangerous levels of warming can be averted. That’s the view of Oliver Geden, a researcher at the Berlin-based German Institute for International and Security Affairs.

Writing in the latest edition of Nature, Geden says government advisors are under pressure to offer solutions that can keep warming within what is deemed acceptable levels.

“Scientific advisers must resist pressures that undermine the integrity of climate science,” he writes. “Instead of spreading false optimism, they must stand firm and defend their intellectual independence, findings and recommendations – no matter how politically unpalatable.”

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So it looks like what the RW calls "alarmists" are actually painting an overly optimistic picture under pressure from politicians.

Long and short of it: It's a lot worse than people realize. Tuck your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye.