Re: [geo] Climate dialogue's new dimension: Terrorism

2011-06-15 Thread Andrew Lockley
Actually I think that's pretty sensible. Why not let civil society groups in? Why not bring more ethics and social science experts in, maybe in a separate session? We don't want to look like a bunch of mad scientists. The history of scientists crossing over into social policy is hardly glorious.

Re: [geo] Climate dialogue's new dimension: Terrorism

2011-06-14 Thread Michael Hayes
*Hi Folks,* * * *Steven posted something similar and I can only hope this is more media hype than a growing trend. I think the biggest threat comes from groups that use media hype to block genuine scientific investigations while pulling in donations. This is truly Yellow Journalism! * * * * Look

[geo] Climate dialogue's new dimension: Terrorism

2011-06-13 Thread Rau, Greg
June 9, 2011, Chronicle of Higher Education After Death Threats to Climate Researchers, Australian Universities Take Tough Protection Measures By Colin Woodard In Australia, the climate for climate-science researchers has deteriorated to an alarming state. At least a dozen university climate

Re: [geo] Climate dialogue's new dimension: Terrorism

2011-06-13 Thread Andrew Lockley
A friend I won't name worked in geoengineering related research and reported visits from hippies with baseball bats to researchers who offended the deep greens. Seems you can't do anything noteworthy in this field without someone somewhere wanting to kill you. I think I'd rather be shot by a