by Judith Curry
The second installment in Kirk Engelhardt’s series of interviews on climate science communication is with Kevin Trenberth.
by Judith Curry
The second installment in Kirk Engelhardt’s series of interviews on climate science communication is with Kevin Trenberth.
Posted in Communication
by Judith Curry
A new series on Climate Change Communications: Taking the Temperature.
Posted in Communication, Uncategorized
by Judith Curry
As the global warming debate increases in its intensity we find both sides deeply entrenched, hurling accusations and lies at one another in an attempt to gain the upper hand. This divide within the scientific community has left the public wondering who can be trusted to provide them with accurate information and answers. – James Stafford
Posted in Communication
by Judith Curry
I am concerned that phenomena similar to that of Kim Kardashian may also exist in the scientific community. I think it is possible that there are individuals who are famous for being famous. – Neil Hall
Posted in Communication, Sociology of science
by Judith Curry
Some thoughts on the UCL Policy Commission on Communicating Climate Science Report: Time for Change?
Posted in Communication
by Judith Curry
Liberals and environmentalists would do well to take on board the categorical imperative of climate policy from a conservative point of view, namely, that whatever policies are developed, they must be compatible with individual liberty and democratic institutions, and cannot rely on coercive or unaccountable bureaucratic administration. – Steven Hayward
Posted in Communication, Skeptics
By Judith Curry
We found that the term “global warming” is associated with greater public understanding, emotional engagement, and support for personal and national action than the term “climate change.”
Posted in Communication
BBC Newshour: Judith Curry and Bob Ward debate Steyn versus Mann
Posted in Communication, Ethics
by Judith Curry
On Tuesday, snowfall of just over 2 inches shut down metropolitan Atlanta’s roads, schools, churches, government offices and businesses. Thousands of flights were cancelled at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. More than 2,000 school children were separated from their parents, and spent the night in buses, police stations, or classrooms. – Politico
Posted in Communication, Policy
UPDATE: twitter exchange with Gavin
by Judith Curry
The failures of climate advocacy – particularly in the US – are motivating reflection on responsible and effective advocacy. Gavin Schmidt provides his thoughts on the topic of scientists and advocacy in his recent AGU talk.
Posted in Communication, Ethics
by Judith Curry
Little boys and girls in ancient Athens grew up wanting to be philosophers. In Renaissance Florence they dreamed of becoming Humanists. But now a new phrase and a new intellectual paragon has emerged to command our admiration: The Thought Leader. – David Brooks
Posted in Communication, Sociology of science
by Judith Curry
Some interesting discussion this past week on the topic of public engagement and communicating climate uncertainty.
Posted in Communication, Uncertainty
by Judith Curry
Where trust is most needed, it is least likely to be gained by relying on the source factors identified in empirical scholarship on persuasion.
Posted in Communication
by Judith Curry
Chasing Ice is the story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of our changing planet.
Posted in Communication, Polar regions
by Judith Curry
. . . as scientists are increasingly viewed not as honest brokers, but as advocates aligned with the goals of the Democratic party, scientists and their organizations risk losing public trust and only likely contribute to polarization on hot button issues like climate change.
Posted in Communication, Ethics
by Judith Curry
Online bullying is an issue of growing concern. The flip side is shining an online ‘light’ on hidden bullying.
Posted in Communication, Ethics
by Judith Curry
Canadian researchers report people hold negative views of political and social activists, and their unwillingness to associate with such people dampens the likelihood of changing their behavior.
Posted in Communication
by Judith Curry
Naomi Klein explains how environmentalists may be more damaging to their cause than climate change deniers.
Posted in Communication, Politics
I have an interview tonite on NPR’s All Things Considered.
Posted in Communication, Policy, Politics, Uncertainty
by Judith Curry
Is “best available evidence” a new, improved “reframing” of the so-called “consensus” (that is not really holding up too well, these days)? Is it simply a way of sweeping aside the validity of any acknowledgement/discussion of the uncertainties? Or is it something completely different?! – Hilary Ostrov
Posted in Communication, Scientific method
by Judith Curry
Judith Curry’s blog, Climate Etc., is an exception to the stereotype of denier blogs. Curry is a real climate scientist with strong credentials. Committed to reason, evidence, and open inquiry, she is willing to examine legitimate points the climate skeptics may be making — as well as the evidence and arguments from mainstream climate science. – Society of Environmental Journalists
Posted in Communication, Skeptics
by Dan Bloom
In a recent Guardian commentary in late May, British writer Rodge
Glass issued a “global warning” about what he termed “the rise of
‘cli-fi'” — noting that ”unlike most science fiction, novels about
climate change focus on an immediate and intense threat rather than
discovery.”
Posted in Communication
[T]he really important question is to know how much warmer it will be and how fast this is likely to happen as this determines a realistic and sensible cause of action. In spite of all research and modelling experimentation we are actually less sure what will happen than what might appear from all reassuring reports that dominates the media. – Lennart Bengtsson
Posted in Communication, Policy