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The counter-consensus to quasi-scientific hype and induced panic on climate change is at last assembling. The argument is not in the first place as to whether or not climate change has been taking place, but whether any recent warming of the planet is appreciably due to human activity and how harmful it will prove. Tom Stacey, in his eloquent and provocative introduction, investigates our tendency to ascribe this and other perceived planetary crises to some inherent fault in ourselves, be it original sin or a basic moral failing. Climate Change goes on to examine, with thoroughness and impartial expertise, the so-called facts of global warming that are churned out and unquestioningly accepted, while the scientific and media establishments stifle or deride any legitimate expression of an opposing view. In doing so, the book typifies the mission of Independent Minds to replace political correctness and received wisdom with common sense and rational analysis.
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Professor Robert Carter is one of the world's leading palaeoclimatologists, and his work investigates the past cycles of the earth's unpredictable natural climate change, especially over the last few million years of planetary ice ages.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First of all, this should be a book review rather than a rant about climate change.
Bob Carter is a well-respected scientist, which is clearly evident in the writing of this book. He has no 'axe-to-grind' (using his own words) about whether climate change is man-made or natural, but merely presents scientific facts, which he then discusses and explains.
He follows the scientific method rigorously and his book is well structured, easily followed and incredibly informative. No doubt 'climate alarmists' will have wasted no time in attempting to discredit him, but the truth of the matter remains, that this book is very well written and every single statement he makes is sourced and can be backed up. I have been studying climate closely for four years now and am writing my dissertation related to climate change (the science of climate change). I definitely recommend this book!
Well written, logical, and easy to follow even if you are unfamiliar with any details regarding climate.
Enjoy reading!
And, I'm not a climate 'skeptic' or 'alarmist'... rather a climate 'realist'... and agree wholly with what Carter has written in this book.
Bob Carter is a well-respected scientist, which is clearly evident in the writing of this book. He has no 'axe-to-grind' (using his own words) about whether climate change is man-made or natural, but merely presents scientific facts, which he then discusses and explains.
He follows the scientific method rigorously and his book is well structured, easily followed and incredibly informative. No doubt 'climate alarmists' will have wasted no time in attempting to discredit him, but the truth of the matter remains, that this book is very well written and every single statement he makes is sourced and can be backed up. I have been studying climate closely for four years now and am writing my dissertation related to climate change (the science of climate change). I definitely recommend this book!
Well written, logical, and easy to follow even if you are unfamiliar with any details regarding climate.
Enjoy reading!
And, I'm not a climate 'skeptic' or 'alarmist'... rather a climate 'realist'... and agree wholly with what Carter has written in this book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At last a written book from one of the best presenters of factual information on the truth about so called global warming.A great read, well presented, and strictly factual and without any of the hyperbole so often seen from the alarmist camp.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Professor Carter sets the context for his writing in the first paragraph of chapter 1 of his book where we read:
"... I am at the US headquarters of the Ocean Drilling Programme at Texas A&M University studying seabed cores from the southwest Pacific Ocean."
For anyone who has read a bit about climate change you would understand he is talking about analyzing cores from which, among other things, proxies of the world's historical temperatures are derived.
Professor Carter has worked, taught and studied in this field for 40 years. It is refreshing to read a book from someone who has worked at the coalface.
Whilst Carter makes it clear through out the book that he does not support the consensus view its clear that his desire is for policy to be influenced by sound debated science.
He discusses the context of our local climate on a geological scale (of which he is an expert) and explains why our current situation is not extraordinary. You can almost hear his saddened sigh as he believes science is being sold short by a movement that has become not so much about science and fact, but about political and private agendas.
The first half of the book is about the science. Carter includes some of the best explanations I have read. For example his explanation of temperature anomalies would be very worthwhile to people who are new to the topic since most temperature time series records are presented as anomalies.
Carter's book is obviously written with passion. It is clear that he believes that educating people is the best way to proceed in the future and his book is a worthy tool to that end.
"... I am at the US headquarters of the Ocean Drilling Programme at Texas A&M University studying seabed cores from the southwest Pacific Ocean."
For anyone who has read a bit about climate change you would understand he is talking about analyzing cores from which, among other things, proxies of the world's historical temperatures are derived.
Professor Carter has worked, taught and studied in this field for 40 years. It is refreshing to read a book from someone who has worked at the coalface.
Whilst Carter makes it clear through out the book that he does not support the consensus view its clear that his desire is for policy to be influenced by sound debated science.
He discusses the context of our local climate on a geological scale (of which he is an expert) and explains why our current situation is not extraordinary. You can almost hear his saddened sigh as he believes science is being sold short by a movement that has become not so much about science and fact, but about political and private agendas.
The first half of the book is about the science. Carter includes some of the best explanations I have read. For example his explanation of temperature anomalies would be very worthwhile to people who are new to the topic since most temperature time series records are presented as anomalies.
Carter's book is obviously written with passion. It is clear that he believes that educating people is the best way to proceed in the future and his book is a worthy tool to that end.
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Truth will out
A book which reads well and recounts the facts is a pleasure for any reader, and this book by Robert Carter succeeds admirably. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Dr. P. R. Lewis
When climate science is a dirty word, call in a geologist.....
Professor Bob Carter, the author of this book, is a fairly robust Australian who has no problems calling his own Prime Minister an idiot. Read more
Published 25 days ago by rtj1211
frolly
Excellent, informed book on how CO2 emissions are not really a problem and the whole thing has been totally exaggerated.
Published 4 months ago by frolly
Politicians Please Note
The author presents a very readable and persuading argument to counter against human - assisted global warming. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Roger High
A wealth of information written for the layman
"Climate: The Counter Consensus" is a comprehensive investigation of every significant aspect the unsubstantiated theory that human use of fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are... Read more
Published 9 months ago by R. D. Webster
Eye opening
I realised that despite all the hype in the press I did not know much about the climate change debate and bought two books on the subject, one "pro" and one "sceptic" (this one). Read more
Published 12 months ago by Zaphod Beeblebrox
Review: Climate: the Counter-consensus
A comprehensive review of the whole subject of alleged AGW (anthropogenic global warming) and its offshoot in the form of carbon tax and trading policies. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. Martin E. Clark
At last the truth
Bob Carter's professional and forensic treatment of the climate change debacle is thoughtful, expert and reassuring. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ann Marie
A great read - the other side of the global warming debate
Bob Carter's book provides an excellent summary of the science that supports the sceptical position on the global warming debate. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Roger Greene
Re-familiarise yourself with the evidence for NATURAL climate change...
I've just finished reading Prof Bob Carter's "Climate: the Counter Consensus".
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