The Causes of Climate Change

Open Letter to Channel 4 Head of production of "The Global Warming Swindle."

Dear Mr. Green:

I am writing to record what I told you on the telephone yesterday about your Channel 4 film "The Global Warming Swindle." Fundamentally, I am the one who was swindled---please read the email below that was sent to me (and re-sent by you). Based upon this email and subsequent telephone conversations, and discussions with the Director, Martin Durkin, I thought I was being asked to appear in a film that would discuss in a balanced way ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Mike LaBonte - Mar 18, 2007 - 7:28 AM PDT
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Mike LaBonte
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by Mike LaBonte - Oct. 1, 2008

This is an open letter, single viewpoint, from a scientist who was featured in the documentary The Great Global Warming Swindle. Claims that there are many examples of his interview comments being ignored or taken out of context, but cites only one instance (plus another instance attributed to someone else). Fails to name the reporter(s) he spoke with. The letter is well written, but hopefully a more detailed list of evidence will be forthcoming.

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Bill B May
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by Bill B May - Oct. 1, 2008

The letter itself is probably not good journalism, but together with other documents including the film, it gives the reader insight into the big arguments about global warming. Neither side can be proud of their handling of facts. Those promoting global warming are equally irresponsible to ignore the many facts that contradict their position. I'm a part of the Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley. You might be interested to know that the Conservative Forum has had several interactions with the San Jose Mercury News. Their news page editor has flatly said that the debate is over and she would not run another article that takes any exception to the global warming "facts". The editorial page editor said basically the same thing, ... More »

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