A U.S. Senate report recently listed the names of more than 400 prominent scientists who reject the party line that global warming has been caused by human behavior. Any who suggest that the matter be opened to a thorough empirical inquiry are quickly smeared as neo-flat-earthers, or loonies in aluminum hats, charges intended to intimidate skeptical scientists into maintaining their silence. When scientists do express doubts or even deny the tenets of the new faith, the global-warming priesthood is quick to suggest that such persons might be receiving money from oil companies. Well, now, if monetary motivation – rather than … Continue reading Global-Warming Balloon Juice