[FirstFlaBn]

I'm reading Lomborg's book now. Interesting though a little dry (and I am fairly sound on technical stuff). Best part so far: his exposing how the enviros essentially made up numbers on the 'vanishing species cataclysm' non-issue. Most interesting new number to me: the huge quantity of oil contained in shale/sands and the affordable costs in removing it when regular oil deposits begin to run out (way down the road). I recommend the book for its sound science.

I do prefer Julian Simon's 'The Ultimate Resource 2' though. His personality comes through in his optimism about the ability of the human mind to create solutions. Of course, Lomborg was led to the subject by Simon's work - as an opponent - and converted when he tried to refute Simon's argument - and found he couldn't. A great story in itself and anecdotal evidence of Lomborg's commitment to honest scientific inquiry (and he is a real rarity in another sense as well - he's an honest lefty).

I may someday post an article on Simon's presentation about the nuclear waste non-problem.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Lomborg was led to the subject by Simon's work - as an opponent - and converted when he tried to refute Simon's argument - and found he couldn't. A great story in itself and anecdotal evidence of Lomborg's commitment to honest scientific inquiry (and he is a real rarity in another sense as well - he's an honest lefty).

Very interesting.