Posted on 12/10/2004 7:11:27 PM PST by FreedomPoster
I did not know he wrote that. Saw the movie years ago when I was a kid.
It is good to see someone as popular as this author pointing out the bad science and hucksterism behind the global warming, formerly global cooling, environuts.
I'm sure we will soon hear the Crighton is a tool of the oil industry from the MSM ...
And while it isn't getting as much stress, the fact that he addresses the very real worry of enviroterrorism is also of note. Lord knows with the likes of FoE we could be one stolen ex-Soviet bioweapon away from an attack that makes 9/11 look minor.
Here's a speech of Crichton's that got him in trouble with the watermelon greens. There's a thread on it here, somewhere.
Aliens Cause Global Warming
http://www.crichton-official.com/speeches/speeches_quote04.html
If there is this grand consensus among scientists, then why has the National Academy of Sciences been unable to pass resolutions saying so?
It has always appeared to me that this issue has been one of Goebbels-esque posturing rather than true facts. All of its supporters are basically fanatics, and their central argument consists primarily of reiterating the same phrases with little of no data to actually back it up. This is the only logical explanation why the global warmers get so hot under the collar when people ask the tough questions. A normal, rational person would try and counter with facts, one would think.
Like I said, I have yet to hear from any serious body of scientists, national or international, that has come to a majority conclusion on this matter. Maybe I'm wrong, but as I recall this didn't happen last conference at NAS.
Here is the article: Michael Crichton on Junk Science
whoa Stossel and Chrighton together indeed is a powerful combo.
Oops, I didn't see you already posted the Crichton "Alien" article. Fascinating read, eh?
Seeing that article, here, is why I perked up when I heard Crichton's name on the 20/20 lead-in.
The segment is starting now (EST).
In other words, us being alive is killing the planet. I don't know who i hate more, trial lawyers or these scum of the earth scientists.
My dad (then an airline pilot) had Crichton on one of his flights right after Andromeda Strain came out. He was reading it, and Crichton was nice enough to sign it for him. No idea where that book is! :-( But Dad said he was a great guy.
I admire him for bucking the leftist establishment. The Slate review even screwed up the title, calling it "State of Terror" instead of "State of Fear." Nimrods.
This will be a must-see tonight.
Technologies exist today that can cut emissions of heat-trapping gases and make a real difference in the health of our planet. These changes often have other positive benefits such as improving air quality, saving consumers money, reducing our dependence on oil, and creating new jobs and business opportunities.
Our political and business leaders have a responsibility to help move us toward a cleaner energy future. Public investments should shift away from polluting fossil fuels to support for clean renewable energy such as wind and solar power, more fuel-efficient vehicles, and more energy-efficient technologies. People from all walks of life can play a role in slowing global warming by advocating for smarter government policies, better corporate practices, and informed consumer choices.
Add for nuclear power?
Except when the windmills ruin the view of the people who own summer homes on Martha's Vineyard....
Try cranking a steel mill with windmill power.
You've got that right. I've got a pretty strong background in energy systems engineering, and saw all the go-around once before in the Carter era. Lots of government subsidies for wind, solar, biomass, etc. Seen a solar panel lately?
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