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To: Bearcatbob who wrote (52798)	5/30/2014 6:48:26 AM
From: FJB	1 Recommendation Recommended By joseffy Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 86355

That was all sorted out a long time ago. Where Did ’97 Percent’ Global Warming Consensus Figure Come From? Posted By Michael Bastasch On 5:03 PM 05/16/2014 dailycaller.com The University of Queensland in Australia is taking legal action to block the release of data used by one of its scientists to come up with the oft-quoted statistic that 97 percent of climate scientists agree that mankind is causing global warming. Since coming out with this figure last year, climate scientist John Cook of the University of Queensland’s Global Change Institute has been under fire for the methodology he used. “Our analysis indicates that the number of papers rejecting the consensus on [anthropogenic global warming] is a vanishingly small proportion of the published research,’’ Cook and his fellow authors wrote in their studywhich was published in the journal Environmental Research Letters last year. The university has told climate skeptic blogger Brandon Schollenberger that the data on the study he possesses was illegally obtained and they would take legal action against him if he published it. “UQ has therefore published all data relating to the paper that is of any scientific value to the wider community,” said Queensland’s acting pro-vice-chancellor Alastair McEwan. “UQ withheld only data that could identify research participants who took part in the research on condition of anonymity,” McEwan added. “Such conditions are not uncommon in academic research, and any breach of confidentiality could deter people from participating in valuable research in the future.” McEwan said that all the data Cook used to come up with his “97 percent” consensus was published on his blog SkepticalScience.com. The school says it wants to protect the privacy of those surveyed in Cook’s research. “That’s right. The University of Queensland sent me a threatening letter which threatens me further if I show anyone that letter,” Schollenberger wrote on his blog Thursday. “Confusing, no? It gets stranger. Along with its threats, the University of Queensland included demands.” “According to it, I’m not just prevented from disclosing any of the ‘intellectual property’ (IP) I’ve gained access to,” Schollenberger added. “I’m prevented from even doing anything which involves using the data. That means I can’t discuss the data. I can’t perform analyses on it. I can’t share anything about it with you.” “Apparently I badgered Cook too much. I tried too hard to get him to do his duty and try to protect his subjects’ privacy. The University of Queensland needs me to stop. If I don’t, they’ll sue me,” he said. Cook’s paper has been touted by environmentalists and the Obama administration as evidence that virtually all scientists agree that global warming is a man-made threat. “Ninety-seven percent of scientists, including, by the way, some who originally disputed the data, have now put that to rest,” President Obama saidlast year announcing his climate plan. “They’ve acknowledged the planet is warming and human activity is contributing to it.” But Cook’s 97 percent consensus claim was rebutted in subsequent analyses of his study. A paper by five leading climatologists published in the journal Science and Education last year found that Cook’s study misrepresented the views of most consensus scientists. <span style="font-size:1.4em;"> The definition Cook used to get his consensus was weak, the climatologists said. Only 41 out of the 11,944 published climate studies examined by Cook explicitly stated that mankind caused most of the warming since 1950 — meaning the actual consensus is 0.3 percent. “It is astonishing that any journal could have published a paper claiming a 97% climate consensus when on the authors’ own analysis the true consensus was well below 1%,” said Dr. David Legates, a geology professor at the University of Delaware and the study’s lead author. </span> Queensland’s legal fight with Schollenberger comes while UK news outlets are reporting that one of the world’s top scientific journals rejected a study from five climate scientists for political reasons. The UK Times reported that a reviewer with the journal Environmental Research Letters rejected the study because it was “harmful” to the climate cause because it “opens the door for oversimplified claims of ‘errors’ and worse from the climate skeptics media side.” “The problem we now have in the climate community is that some scientists are mixing up their scientific role with that of a climate activist,” Lennart Bengtsson, a research fellow at the University of Reading, told the Times. Bengtsson was one of the study’s authors and recently joined the camp of scientists skeptical of global warming.

To: Bearcatbob who wrote (52798)	5/30/2014 8:37:10 AM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 86355

Anyone using the 97% number in general terms is either a liar or uninformed. Just the opposite. Plus 100% of the national academies and scientific organizations in the world "climate" scientists - whatever the hell they are. A Climate scientist or climatologist studies long-term atmospheric changes and weather. Someone wishing to become a climate scientist must complete an undergraduate science related degree program and in some cases, completion of an advanced degree may also be necessary. Additionally, people employed in this field may have to complete courses that are offered by industry associations or government-backed entities. Many employers prefer applicants for climatology roles to have studied meteorology, atmospheric sciences or related topics while in college although some entities accept applications from students whose main topic of study was another branch of mathematics or science. To be accepted into one of these undergraduate programs, someone wishing to become a climate scientist must typically achieve above average scores in subjects such as physics, chemistry and mathematics while at high school. People involved in this field generate weather maps and create forecasts with computer software in which case someone wishing to become a climate scientist may benefit from taking a college level class in computer science or technology. Government entities and educational establishments employ large numbers of climatologists and these individuals are responsible for studying climate change and weather systems that could impact crops, coastal communities and other industries and communities over the course of time. Many employers prefer to hire individuals who have completed Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or doctorate programs to fill these research roles. While some employers accept applicants who have completed PhD programs in meteorology, others seek out applicants whose postgraduate course concerned a particular component of the science such as hydrometeorology or oceanography. In some instances, a college graduate may be able to work as an assistant climate scientist while studying for a doctorate degree. Professional meteorology associations exist in many countries and these entities run courses and certification programs that are designed to equip people to work in this field. In many instances, someone wishing to become a climate scientist must gain some on-the-job experience in the meteorology field before enrolling in one of these sessions. Additionally, many certification courses are reserved for those who have completed postgraduate degree programs in climatology or a related topic. Having completed the certification process, an individual may have to periodically attend continuing education classes in order for the certificate to remain active. Prior to completing college, some students take part in internship programs during which they are able to shadow professionals who work in this field. Typically, interns are unpaid; these sessions usually coincide with breaks between academic semesters. In many instances, students who perform well as interns are given conditional job offers that are contingent upon these individuals completing their college degrees. ehow.com