Tag Archives: global climate change

The overwhelming consensus on climate change

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Fallacy Man

The climate is changing, and we are the primary cause. These are simple facts that are supported by a vast body of evidence and agreed upon by virtually all experts. Nevertheless, many people continue to think that the science isn’t … Continue reading →

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Can we blame climate change for storms like Dorian?

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Fallacy Man

Last week, the world watched in horror as Hurricane Dorian ripped though the Atlantic, leaving devastation in its path, and as usual, debates online have swirled around the same question that arises every time there is a major weather event, … Continue reading →

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Don’t cherry pick your experts

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Fallacy Man

The appeal to authority fallacy is one of the most common logical fallacies in internet debates. It is a favorite tactic among climate change deniers, anti-vaccers, young earth creationists, and pretty much anyone else who rejects “mainstream” science. I previously … Continue reading →

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Stop using Al Gore as an excuse for rejecting science

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Fallacy Man

There are a lot of bad reasons for rejecting the science of climate change (indeed, there are no good reasons), but some arguments are more well thought out than others. This is not going to be an article about one … Continue reading →

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Climate change denier vs Attenborough: Why did those walruses die?

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Fallacy Man

Sir David Attenborough recently lent his voice to a new Netflix series, “Our Planet,” that documents human impacts on the planet, with a particular focus on climate change. Unsurprisingly, climate change contrarians were unhappy about this series and seized any … Continue reading →

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