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“The public discourse on global warming has little in common with the standards of scientific discourse. Rather, it is part of political discourse where comments are made to secure the political base and frighten the opposition rather than to illuminate issues. In political discourse, information is to be 'spun' to reinforce pre-existing beliefs, and to discourage opposition.”

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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