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“To say that climate change will be catastrophic hides a cascade of value-laden assumptions that do not emerge from empirical science.”

Quote by Richard Lindzen

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Richard Lindzen

Richard Lindzen, born on February 8, 1940, is a renowned physicist specializing in atmospheric science. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of the physical mechanisms of climate change, particularly focusing on the impact of clouds on the climate. Professor Lindzen has been a faculty member at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he has published numerous papers in international academic journals. more

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