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The Weather Makers

: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth

An international best seller embraced and endorsed by policy makers, scientists, writers and energy industry executives from around the world, Tim Flannery’s The Weather Makers contributed in bringing the topic of global warming to national pr

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“Goodstein demonstrated that in every case, when compared with the actual costs paid, the estimates were grossly inflated. His examples range from asbestos to vinyl, and in all instances but one the estimated cost flowing from regulatory change was at least double the actual cost paid, while in some…”

— Tim Flannery, amazon.com

Tagged: Climate Change, Environmental Costs, Asbestos, Vinyl

“As long as skepticism is based on a sound understanding of science it is invaluable, for that is how science progresses. But poor criticism can lead those who are unfamiliar with the science involved into doubting everything about climate change predictions.”

— Tim Flannery, amazon.com

Tagged: skepticism, Science, Climate Changes

“One of the biggest obstacles to making a start on climate change is that it has become a cliche before it has even been understood.”

— Tim Flannery, amazon.com

Tagged: Climate Change, cliche