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I've read a lot about things claimed by "Climatologists" but never saw a "Climatologist" degree. Since a constant refrain of global warming enthusiasts is to dismiss proffered scientific evidence that refutes man-made global warming as "not being written by a Climatologists," I thought I should study and find out just one is. Let me cut to the chase scene for you: It's a job title, not an educational path. Translation: You, too, can be a Climatologist! But act now, and if you call within the next 20 minutes, we'll double the ...

Jim Hansen is the 'grandfather of climate change' and one of the world's leading climatologists. In this rare interview in New York, he explains why President Obama's administration is the last chance to avoid flooded cities, species extinction and climate catastropheRobin McKie, science editor The Observer, Sunday 18 January 2009 Article historyAlong one wall of Jim Hansen's wood-panelled office in upper Manhattan, the distinguished climatologist has pinned 10 A4-sized photographs of his three grandchildren: Sophie, Connor and Jake. They are the only personal items on display in an office otherwise dominated by stacks of manila folders, bundles of papers and...

At Hearing, Official EIB Clown Attacks Official EIB ClimatologistJuly 22, 2008 BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: The official climatologist of the EIB Network, Dr. Roy Spencer, a brilliant independent climatologist and scientist, former NASA, he's now at University of Alabama at Huntsville, testified before Senator Boxer's committee on climate change research, and they had the following exchange. SPENCER: In conclusion, I am predicting today that the theory that mankind is mostly responsible for global warming will slowly fade away in the coming years, as will the warming itself, and I trust you would agree, Madam Chair, that such a result deserves to...

In the face of evidence agreed upon by hundreds of climate scientists, George Taylor holds firm. He does not believe human activities are the main cause of global climate change. Taylor also holds a unique title: State Climatologist. ... Taylor has held the title of "state climatologist" since 1991 when the legislature created a state climate office at OSU The university created the job title, not the state. ... His opinions conflict not only with many other scientists, but with the state of Oregon's policies.

Editor's note: Global warming is unlikely to be a dangerous future problem, with or without the implementation of such programs as the Kyoto Protocol, according to Dr. Richard Lindzen, the Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...alarmist media claims to the contrary are fueled more by politics than by science... The global mean temperature is never constant, and it has no choice but to increase or decrease--both of which it does on all known time scales. That this quantity has increased about 0.6ºC (or about 1ºF) over the past century is likely. A relevant...

...This dogmatic notion, enforced with alarming severity, has also insinuated itself into every fiber of our public education system. Children today are unable to read, write, compute, or even speak at grade level---and they can't find Canada on a world map---but you can be darned sure they know whose fault global warming is. I recall, many years ago, seeing a note pinned to a friend's door from his young cousin that read, "you are the best cusen (sic) in the wrld (sic)." A very sweet, albeit poorly spelled gesture of familial affection. Of course, on that same paper, almost as...

State Climatologist Roger Pielke Sr. says his position on global warming was misstated in an Aug. 23 article in The New York Times. The article reported Pielke's resignation from a panel that is preparing a study for the Bush administration on temperature trends in the atmosphere. ...My feeling is that the climate system is so complex that we can't predict, with skill, what will happen in the future," as levels of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases continue to rise, Pielke told the Rocky Mountain News earlier this year.

Wyoming drought deepens By Michelle Dynes Published in the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle CHEYENNE – With temperatures hitting record highs across the state in recent weeks, the Drought Management Task Force has recommended upgrading drought conditions from abnormally dry to moderate drought for southern Laramie and Albany counties. Wyoming State Climatologist Jan Curtis said the combination of a heat wave and a lack of precipitation have pushed the southeastern region of the state back into drought. “This will probably be the trend for the entire summer,” he said. Overall the drought conditions haven’t changed for a third of the state, but for...