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For all the climate change deniers, here is your chance
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:27 am
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:27 am
Now you have monetary incentive
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A physics professor is so fed up with the claims made by “climate change deniers” that he has launched a “$10,000 Global Warming Skeptic Challenge.”
The challenge issued by Dr. Christopher Keating, a professor who previously taught at the University of South Dakota and the U.S. Naval Academy, according to a news release, will award prize money to anyone who uses the scientific method to prove that human activity has not been a factor leading to climate change.
Keating, who published the e-book “Undeniable: Dialogues on Global Warming,” wrote on his blog that he would be the final judge of any entries and would provide his comments “on why any entry fails to prove the point.”
“I know you are not going to get rich with $10,000. But, tell me, wouldn’t you like to have a spare $10,000? After all, the skeptics all claim it is a simple matter, and it doesn’t even have to be original,” Keating wrote. “If it is so easy, just cut and paste the proof from somewhere. Provide the scientific evidence and prove your point and the $10,000 is yours!
“This is no joke. If someone can provide a proof that I can’t refute, using scientific evidence, then I will write them a check.”
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A physics professor is so fed up with the claims made by “climate change deniers” that he has launched a “$10,000 Global Warming Skeptic Challenge.”
The challenge issued by Dr. Christopher Keating, a professor who previously taught at the University of South Dakota and the U.S. Naval Academy, according to a news release, will award prize money to anyone who uses the scientific method to prove that human activity has not been a factor leading to climate change.
Keating, who published the e-book “Undeniable: Dialogues on Global Warming,” wrote on his blog that he would be the final judge of any entries and would provide his comments “on why any entry fails to prove the point.”
“I know you are not going to get rich with $10,000. But, tell me, wouldn’t you like to have a spare $10,000? After all, the skeptics all claim it is a simple matter, and it doesn’t even have to be original,” Keating wrote. “If it is so easy, just cut and paste the proof from somewhere. Provide the scientific evidence and prove your point and the $10,000 is yours!
“This is no joke. If someone can provide a proof that I can’t refute, using scientific evidence, then I will write them a check.”
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:29 am to TreyAnastasio
So you believe in climate change?
Your resume as a douche is getting worse
Your resume as a douche is getting worse
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:33 am to TreyAnastasio
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will award prize money to anyone who uses the scientific method to prove that human activity has not been a factor leading to climate change.
Well, that is silly on two fronts:
1) So, someone has to prove a negative..instead of the other way around
2) "not been A FACTOR"?...so, if it is even the SMALLEST bit of it...just A factor...no 10K.
Silliness.
I am not a beat the drum "denier" guy. But, this 'challenge' is goofy
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:35 am to TreyAnastasio
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prove that human activity has not been a factor leading to climate change.
Easy to disprove anyone who tries, simply because even the smallest action has a reaction in some form or fashion.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:41 am to NYCAuburn
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Easy to disprove anyone who tries, simply because even the smallest action has a reaction in some form or fashion.
Yes, it doesn't specify to what degree we change it.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:48 am to TreyAnastasio
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A physics professor is so fed up with the claims made by “climate change deniers” that he has launched a “$10,000 Global Warming Skeptic Challenge.”
Oh, he mad.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 9:53 am to wadewilson
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Oh, he mad.
Sure. But here is yalls chance. He is clearly on tilt. This should be easy money.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:02 am to TreyAnastasio
i offer a challenge to the OTB.
Prove that God does not exist. I will be the final judge of any entries and will provide my comments “on why any entry fails to prove the point.”
Provide the scientific evidence and prove your point and the $10,000 is yours!
no less stupid or douchy.
Prove that God does not exist. I will be the final judge of any entries and will provide my comments “on why any entry fails to prove the point.”
Provide the scientific evidence and prove your point and the $10,000 is yours!
no less stupid or douchy.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:08 am to TreyAnastasio
Actually, the Earth has been in a cooling cycle and those in power have been doctoring data.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:09 am to Spaceman Spiff
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Actually, the Earth has been in a cooling cycle and those in power have been doctoring data.
Sounds like you got this 10K wrapped up
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:10 am to BlackHelicopterPilot
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So, someone has to prove a negative..instead of the other way around
This. It's impossible to "prove" a negative.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:12 am to TreyAnastasio
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Keating, who published the e-book “Undeniable: Dialogues on Global Warming,” wrote on his blog that he would be the final judge of any entries and would provide his comments “on why any entry fails to prove the point.”
So much for anyone winning that 10k.
I have no doubt that climate is changing. But anyone, scientists included, who make definitive statements about what is causing climate change when the timeframe in which they have readings is incredibly small compared to the lifespan of the planet comes off as self-serving.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:22 am to TreyAnastasio
So many atmospheric physicists on this board. It's easy to tell too since yalls post's have such nuanced and insightful analysis of both the science and the data. I've learned so much just from the analysis of variance of the temperature data on here I can't even tell you. Errbody on here needs to write a fat check to their respective alma mater's for doing such a fine job educating you.
And please turn your attention to curing cancer.
The world need's your help
And please turn your attention to curing cancer.
The world need's your help
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:24 am to MIZ_COU
Im not claiming any knowledge. Just brought forward a guy offering 10k that many on this board feel they should be able to claim
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:26 am to BluegrassBelle
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So much for anyone winning that 10k.
I have no doubt that climate is changing. But anyone, scientists included, who make definitive statements about what is causing climate change when the timeframe in which they have readings is incredibly small compared to the lifespan of the planet comes off as self-serving.
Ill offer a challenge to the scientist, Ill pay 20k if he can prove humans are the sole cause to climate change
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Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:31 am to NYCAuburn
Shoot him an email, see if he will take you up on it.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:35 am to TreyAnastasio
NB4AlGoregoesbatshite
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:36 am to BluegrassBelle
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I have no doubt that climate is changing. But anyone, scientists included, who make definitive statements about what is causing climate change when the timeframe in which they have readings is incredibly small compared to the lifespan of the planet comes off as self-serving.
That 97% figure is deceitful.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 10:38 am to TreyAnastasio
he wont because I posed the "contest" in the same format as he did. it would be a waste of time, because its an impossible task
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