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The Real Trouble With "ClimateGate"

The IntersectionBy Sheril KirshenbaumNov 25, 2009 3:31 PM

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Chris is correct that ClimateGate is merely a nasty sideshow. However, the real trouble happens when people inevitably jump to whatever conclusion suits them best. This, I fear, will be most damaging--for all of science.

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