James Hansen on the Warmest Year Brouhaha 743
Jamie writes "In response to earlier reports, Dr. James Hansen, top climate scientist with NASA, has issued a statement on the recent global warming data correction. He points out 'the effect on global temperature was of order one-thousandth of a degree, so the corrected and uncorrected curves are indistinguishable.' In a second email he shows maps of U.S. temperatures relative to the world in 1934 and 1998, explains why the error occurred (it was not, as reported, a 'Y2K bug') and, in response to errors by 'Fox, Washington Times, and their like,' attacks the 'deceit' of those who 'are not stupid [but] seek to create a brouhaha and muddy the waters in the climate change story.'"
Re:Yes, credibility is the issue (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Honestly... (Score:3, Funny)
Well, maybe not in your field. In my field, I could've seen Dijkstra making such a statement concerning the continued use of GOTO. I don't think it would've made it into a proper EWD and I doubt it would be sent via email since Dijkstra wasn't that fond of personal computers, but I could see him making such a statement.
Re:Immediate action?? (Score:4, Funny)
Wise words (Score:2, Funny)
I Worship before the Altar of Global Warming (Score:2, Funny)
I will suffer no infidels. We will wage Jihad against non-Believers. We are the sole holders of the Truth. Dissenters beware!
Re:Cerial (Score:3, Funny)