-- by Horatio Algeranon
When "experts" disagree
The public comes to be
Confused by uncertainty.
"Scientific uncertainty" is much misunderstood by the public -- and there are those (eg, in the fossil fuel industry) who have made great hay of this on the climate change issue.
Nothing in science is known with absolute certainty. That scientists don't know everything (and disagree on some things) does not mean they know nothing. In fact, the vast majority of climate scientists are in agreement that climate change is real, that humans are having a significant impact and that we need to actually do something about it -- now, while we still can.
And not all "Expert Opinion" on climate change is equally valid.
And not all "Expert Opinion" on climate change is equally valid.
