Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society.” The lead author was James Lawrence Powell, a man who was appointed to the National Science Board by both President Ronald Reagan and President George H. W. Bush.“The extent of the consensus among scientists on anthropogenic global warming has the potential to influence public opinion and the attitude of political leaders and thus matters greatly to society.
Editor’s note: I did see several years ago that the few scientists who disagreed all had different ideas about what was actually causing the warming. —Zach ShahanYears ago, President Ronald Reagan was faced with the problem of the growing hole in the ozone layer.
Honestly, I have no doubt that the bunch of climate deniers currently trying to gain power in Washington, D.C. are nowhere near as smart as President Reagan, a man well loved, but not for being especially smart. And I believe there are some rascals in the world of commerce who are willing to take advantage of the climate denying politicians. Reagan can be faulted in some ways, as we all can, but I have never doubted that he loved his country.