We’re talking about Science, so let’s drop the hyperbole and examine this logically:
- “Fossil-fuel-based combustion and industrial activities are having a devastating effect on the world’s climate.”
95% of climate scientists are in agreement with this statement, and further, that the evidence leaves no room for ambiguity. - By contrast, fossil fuel companies are frequently quoted saying:
“We really don’t know yet, we need to conduct further studies” - Well then, surely it follows that it would be in the best interest of climate scientists to agree with the fossil energy companies and proceed to get paid handsomely to conduct additional research over the coming years, wouldn’t it ?
- Clearly, we are not seeing this happen. Most scientists firmly believe that the data is conclusive already, and would gladly go on record stating such.
In short, this simple logical argument provides a strong indication that this is NOT a situation of corrupt “pay for results” science, yes ?
