tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post8523563143187321893..comments2024-03-27T10:20:55.246-05:00Comments on MSE CREATIVE CONSULTING BLOG: About the Recent Global Warming HeadlinesMike Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435605216805307424noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-44791534060445458052011-03-03T19:32:13.022-06:002011-03-03T19:32:13.022-06:00Saul,
Thank you for posting your comments.
MikeSaul,<br />Thank you for posting your comments. <br />MikeMike Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435605216805307424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-53306395939932237782011-03-03T16:50:55.653-06:002011-03-03T16:50:55.653-06:00No, Al Gore is not a scientist and the video also ...No, Al Gore is not a scientist and the video also states that he is not a scientist. I just think that there's a bit too much politics injecting itself into science these days. There's all these people who claim to suddenly be experts on climatology and some even go so far as to disguise their credentials (I'm not accusing you of that, Mike). Honestly, I think the skeptics are really the ones we should be skeptical of. That's just how I see it.<br /><br />Something interesting I've been thinking about recently:<br />So, Al Gore was concerned about pollution and it's effect on our climate. He seemingly, all by himself, brought it to the world's attention and jump-started a new environmental movement, which is a good thing. A few years ago there actually were several republicans who wanted to help the environment and mitigate climate change too, but as the republicans moved to the extreme right, they had to oppose all things democrat which unfortunately included climate science as it was associated with Al Gore. This really bugs me.<br /><br />Thanks for letting me rant a bit.<br />SaulSualnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-83839941781685336932011-03-02T20:27:25.861-06:002011-03-02T20:27:25.861-06:00Hi Saul,
Thank you for posting a comment. I watch...Hi Saul,<br /><br />Thank you for posting a comment. I watched your video.<br /><br />Are you trying to say Al Gore is a scientist (the video certainly implies he is)? He is not. I have a copy of his college transcript from when he ran for President and he took one course in natural science. He received a 'D'.<br /><br />Are you saying the the long list of authors of those papers (the ones with the "page turning" special effects in the video) are more qualified to opine on the atmosphere than Coleman and Monckton? That does not appear to be the case. For example, the lead authors of the first paper cited are specialists in the field of botany and biology (respectively), which have nothing to do with atmospheric science -- the same criticism the video levels against Coleman and Monckton!<br /><br />If you wish to criticize the qualifications of Coleman and Monckton when they comment on things atmospheric you would think the tape would talk to actual atmospheric scientists. <br /><br />I also note the video is from a "Guest Contributor" but his or her name is not given. <br /><br />For our many new readers: I have a BS in Meteorology with minors in both engineering and mathematics. That includes upper division courses in statistics, atmospheric chemistry, and atmospheric physics as well as courses in weather prediction. <br /><br />I am a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society and am a board certified consulting meteorologist. <br /><br />I welcome comments to the blog, but simply posting a link to a video that contradicts itself doesn't advance the discussion.<br /><br />MikeMike Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435605216805307424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965215084022057128.post-23537033245081763402011-03-02T16:55:36.669-06:002011-03-02T16:55:36.669-06:00I think for those reading a meteorologist's mu...I think for those reading a meteorologist's musings on global warming, it would be worth watching this video as well, just to keep things balanced and in perspective.<br />Thanks.<br /><br />http://planetsave.com/2011/03/02/meet-the-scientists-video/Saulnoreply@blogger.com