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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (53823)	6/11/2014 9:41:42 AM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 86356

.... Back in January, in the midst of one incredibly cold winter, John Holdren, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, posted a short video on the agency’s website entitled The Polar Vortex Explained in 2 Minutes. In that video, Holdren claimed that a “growing body of evidence suggests that the kind of extreme cold being experienced by much of the United States as we speak is a pattern that we can expect to see with increasing frequency as global warming continues.” In short, global warming was responsible for colder winters. This, of course, would be yet another step towards galactic nonverifiability—If global warming is responsible for everything, it can be never be tested empirically. But as a number of climate scientists soon pointed out, Holdren’s claim of a growing body of evidence on this issue was simply false. In fact, from September 2013 on, three peer-reviewed studies appeared debunking the notion that polar warming had led to an increase in what are known as winter blocking episodes—situations where extremely low temperatures become locked in for exceptionally long periods of time. That was why, in April, we filed a formal request for correction with OSTP under what’s known as the federal Data Quality Act. After we filed our petition , by the way, yet a fourth study appeared disputing the global warming/polar vortex connection. Yesterday, shortly before OSTP’s 90-day deadline for responding to correction requests, we received the agency’s denial (see below). OSTP claims that Holdren was simply expressing his “personal opinion” rather than any “comprehensive review of the scientific literature”. On its face, this response is shovel-ready nonsense. Holdren, and others at OSTP who parroted his claim, at no point suggested that they were speaking personally rather than as agency employees. To the contrary, they employed both the agency’s resources and stature to disseminate the polar vortex claim. More importantly, the specific contention—of a “growing body of evidence”—can be tested by any kindergartner. Four recent studies on this issue all contradict the global warming/polar vortex connection, more than countering the older studies that support Holdren—that at least balances, and more likely outweighs, whatever Holdren was relying on. And the notion that the body of evidence supporting him is growing is nonsense. If Holdren were selling pizza, the FTC would’ve been all over him long ago. ..... http://wattsupwiththat.com/2014/06/11/john-holdrens-bi-polar-vortex/ .... Rick Bradford says: June 11, 2014 at 3:53 am If Holdren were selling pizza, the FTC would’ve been all over him long ago. It seems questionable whether Holdren has enough common sense to deliver pizza, let alone sell it. ............ Genghis says: June 11, 2014 at 4:12 am This is just the beginning of the climate science showing that CO2 causes cooling as well as warming. ............ hunter says: June 11, 2014 at 4:15 am Dr. Holdren’s video is typical of everything his entire career is based on. tadchem says: June 11, 2014 at 4:16 am ‘Colder winters’ are on the Number Watch page “A Complete List of Things Caused by Global Warming”, which as of today includes 883 items. The previous record for any nameable First Cause able to cause absolutely anything else was held by “Yahweh”, Who was unfortunately limited by His Nature to be unable to contradict Himself. ............. Tom in Florida says: June 11, 2014 at 4:38 am “they employed both the agency’s resources and stature to disseminate the polar vortex claim.” Since this is a “personal opinion video” Holdren should be forced to repay all expenses incurred for using the agency’s resources including all the time he spent doing this personal thing while being paid for official business. ............ Leigh says: June 11, 2014 at 4:48 am The media that broadcasts the rubbish told by Holdren and co. is just as guilty as the one who speaks the lie. If the media is short of news worthy storys. Just exposing the lies as they are told should would keep the head lines ticking over. hunter says: June 11, 2014 at 4:49 am Greg, Mr. Obama’s unquestioned reliance on Holdren and others of his ilk is making a reality of what Tolkien pointed out in his fantasy books: that bad things come by way of leaders who put themselves in the thrall of evil counselors. Holdren, Ehrlich, Schneider, and their gang have on balance done great harm to the world and to science, yet have never been held to account. ..............