Monthly Archives: January 2011

Heartburn at the Heartland Institute

This morning, the Santa Fe New Mexican published an opinion piece I wrote, in which I pointed out that Harrison “Jack” Schmitt–the self described global warming “denier” who has been appointed to a cabinet position by New Mexico’s new governor–is … Continue reading

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Say it ain’t so, Jack

Dear Dr. Schmitt, Like many of my colleagues, the space program inspired me to pursue a career in science.  The final lunar landing took place during my senior year in high school. It seemed like I was the only kid … Continue reading

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PuckerClust reveals the world of ClusterPuck!

In 2005, Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) called catastrophic global warming the “greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people.” Rep. Joe Barton, (R-TX) joined the assault by harassing three respected climate scientists, demanding immediate documentation of what he called “methodological … Continue reading

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