Tag Archives: global climate change

Facts aren’t political (or religious)

Posted on October 31, 2017 by

On this blog/Facebook page, I try very hard to stick to scientific facts and avoid discussing politics. Nevertheless, I am frequently accused of being political, even when I am simply reporting a fact. For example, I often post facts about … Continue reading →

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Is “clean coal” a scam or a legitimate solution?

Posted on August 29, 2017 by

“Clean coal” has once again become a hot topic, but most people don’t seem to know what it actually is or if it is even a real solution rather than just a marketing gimmick. Therefore, I want to talk about … Continue reading →

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Anti-vaccers, climate change deniers, and anti-GMO activists are all the same

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

I imagine that quite a few people were upset by the title for this post, so let me explain what I mean, and please hear me out before you sharpen your pitchforks. The arguments used by all three of these … Continue reading →

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Science matters because it works

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

Why should you support science? Because it works! It’s crazy to me that I even have to say that, but this is where we are as a society. Various forms and degrees of science denial are running rampant throughout our … Continue reading →

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Scientists aren’t stupid, and science deniers are arrogant

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

Debating those who reject scientific facts has been a hobby of mine for several years now. It’s not a very rewarding hobby, and it comes with high stress levels and periodic fits of rage, so I don’t particularly recommend it. … Continue reading →

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How long is long enough? Do we need more climate data?

Posted on January 23, 2017 by

2016 was the hottest year on record, making it the third year in a row to set a new temperature record. Indeed, the past few decades have been so warm, that anyone who is 31 years old or younger has … Continue reading →

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Climate change and a flat earth (I can’t believe we’re still dealing with this argument)

Posted on December 16, 2016 by

When I started this blog, I wanted it to be entirely about science and the fundamental concepts of logic. As such, I decided that topics like religion and politics where off limits. However, anytime that a politician makes a statement … Continue reading →

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