Kevin Lynch has interesting pair of posts investigating Pat Michaels. First, it looks like Michaels isn't really Virginia's State Climatologist. Second, Michaels has serious conflict of interest, not just because the State of Virginia and fossil fuel companies have conflicting interests, but because he's been misusing State Climate Advisories to attack the science of climate change.
Thanks to David Sewell for the links.
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Coturnix is organizing an informative google bomb — if you look up Michael Egnor on the web, what should you find? How about lots and lots of critics?
It seems only fair. Teach the controversy!
...like this (explanation here):
In the back-channels here on Scienceblogs and on Panda's Thumb we were discussing the pros and cons of paying so much attention to one Dr.Michael Egnor, a new creationist shill for the Discovery Institute.
Micheals sure is in the pile with this leaked coal memo. What are the chances he'll just slink back into his hole never to be seen again?
What are the chances he'll just slink back into his hole never to be seen again?
Nil, as long as the Heritage Victory Tours continue, replete with their yummy buffets.
Best,
D