The counter-consensus to quasi-scientific hype and induced panic on climate change is at last assembling. Climate: the Counter Consensus examines, with thoroughness and impartial expertise, the so-called facts of global warming that are churned out and unquestioningly accepted, while the scientific and media establishments stifle or deride any legitimate expression of an opposing view.
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Professor Robert Carter - Professor Robert Carter is one of the world's leading palaeoclimatologists, and his work investigates the past cycles of the earth's unpredictable natural climate change, especially over the last few million years of planetary ice ages.
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113 of 132 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bob Carter's book could as easily be titled "The Case Against Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW)". The book is a magnificent tour de force of information and insightful commentary regarding the full scope of climate change science, climate modeling and climate change policy that Bob refers to as the Science Reality, the Virtual Reality and the Public Reality, respectively. Compilations of scientific research such as "Nature, Not Human Activity, Rules the Climate" and "Climate Change Reconsidered" present the scientific evidence against AGW in more detail, and other books provide details regarding specific aspects of climate science that don't support the AGW hypothesis. However, with exceptional scholarship and the perspective of a palaeoclimatologist, Bob has integrated and summarized copious amounts of information contained in hundreds of scientific works, online articles, and policy reports into a well-organized, well-argued and very readable book that demonstrates that natural processes and not human-produced CO2 are the primary drivers of climate change.
Dr. Carter obviously has a deep understanding of the scientific method and how to interpret scientific data. Chapter 6, Circumstantial Evidence and the Null Hypothesis, is an excellent tutorial on how to interpret scientific data, especially as it applies to climate science data. In Chapter 7, Noble Cause Corruption, Bob discusses how and why so much of climate science has become corrupt. In Chapter 10, The Cost of Precaution, he argues against the precautionary principle of the alarmists and instead proposes the more prudent course of adaptation. In Chapter 11, Bob elaborates with Plan B which, in contrast to the alarmist proposals for dealing with AGW, is a rational, measured approach to mitigating certain aspects of climate change regardless of the processes that control it.
"Climate: The Counter Consensus" is an important critical analysis of climate science and alarmist claims regarding AGW. It is must reading for policy makers, scientists and those who simply want to understand why more and more scientists have become either skeptical of, or are discarding the hypothesis of AGW.
Dr. Carter obviously has a deep understanding of the scientific method and how to interpret scientific data. Chapter 6, Circumstantial Evidence and the Null Hypothesis, is an excellent tutorial on how to interpret scientific data, especially as it applies to climate science data. In Chapter 7, Noble Cause Corruption, Bob discusses how and why so much of climate science has become corrupt. In Chapter 10, The Cost of Precaution, he argues against the precautionary principle of the alarmists and instead proposes the more prudent course of adaptation. In Chapter 11, Bob elaborates with Plan B which, in contrast to the alarmist proposals for dealing with AGW, is a rational, measured approach to mitigating certain aspects of climate change regardless of the processes that control it.
"Climate: The Counter Consensus" is an important critical analysis of climate science and alarmist claims regarding AGW. It is must reading for policy makers, scientists and those who simply want to understand why more and more scientists have become either skeptical of, or are discarding the hypothesis of AGW.
37 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By aurelias
Format:Paperback
Bob Carter's book is a breath of fresh air. Clearly written, concise, methodical, it sets out the case for a longer term view of climate patterns rather than just looking at the last decade. In the end, one cannot but be persuaded that the current variations in both climate and weather patterns are much more likely to represent natural rather than man-made changes.
The book is at its best in dissecting the science behind climate, which it does in the first 5 chapters. The later parts take on an air that would be regarded as a bit paranoid - nay, even conspiracy theorist - were it not for the new ways of politics, spin, and media hooks that we are increasingly aware are driving political agendas since the mid-90's, and in the end, despite the softer substance, one is inclined to accept his version.
The vast majority of readers will be in no position to contest the facts that are laid before them by Prof Carter. These should be countered by other facts if there is dispute, and not by modelling or worse, by opinions driven by scientifically ignorant ideology. In the end, my conclusion after reading this book was that - while I am certainly inclined to despoil "Gaia" as little as possible - there is simply insufficient evidence to suggest that man's emission of carbon DIOXIDE (no, we are not talking about 'dirty' carbon soot here) is having any appreciable effect on the global climate.
We should reduce our emissions because it is nice to do so, but Carter makes clear the pointlessness of any form of a price on carbon because it will have little effect (beyond grand posturing) on greenhouse gases, does not actually address a problem that needs fixing, and will be a financial imposte on all economies the likes of which has never before been seen.
This book is a must-read for anyone keen to move beyond simple-minded climate sloganeering.
The book is at its best in dissecting the science behind climate, which it does in the first 5 chapters. The later parts take on an air that would be regarded as a bit paranoid - nay, even conspiracy theorist - were it not for the new ways of politics, spin, and media hooks that we are increasingly aware are driving political agendas since the mid-90's, and in the end, despite the softer substance, one is inclined to accept his version.
The vast majority of readers will be in no position to contest the facts that are laid before them by Prof Carter. These should be countered by other facts if there is dispute, and not by modelling or worse, by opinions driven by scientifically ignorant ideology. In the end, my conclusion after reading this book was that - while I am certainly inclined to despoil "Gaia" as little as possible - there is simply insufficient evidence to suggest that man's emission of carbon DIOXIDE (no, we are not talking about 'dirty' carbon soot here) is having any appreciable effect on the global climate.
We should reduce our emissions because it is nice to do so, but Carter makes clear the pointlessness of any form of a price on carbon because it will have little effect (beyond grand posturing) on greenhouse gases, does not actually address a problem that needs fixing, and will be a financial imposte on all economies the likes of which has never before been seen.
This book is a must-read for anyone keen to move beyond simple-minded climate sloganeering.
85 of 106 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Together with A. Montford's more technical "The Hockey Stick Illusion", and Ian Plimer's "Heaven and Earth", this book is one of the most authoritative summaries about the hypothesis that human-produced CO2 causes the earth's climate to change catastrophically. The main strengh of the book is that it presents convincing scientific arguments without needing to refer to "majorities", "authorities" or "consensus". In that sense the title is a bit unfortunate, but that doesn't change the fact that this is a well-written, well argued piece of work, in which all factual statements are backed up with solid, checkable references. Fanatic proponents of the theory of Anthropocentric Global Warming would really have a hard time defusing (or overshouting) the arguments in this book, and for that reason, would probably prefer to ignore it. However, for those interested in the scienctific discussion (as opposed to the emotional and political one), it is an absolute must-read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Another nail in their coffin
First Ian Plimer (Heavan and Earth) and now Robert Carter (The Counter Consensus) are giving readers a chance to view the breadth of factors relating to climate change. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Jim ashby
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AGW is not the Worlds Biggest Problem!
Great Book with the author like me concerned at the alarmist attitudes to AGW which is causing massive problems in countries that cant afford it
Published 3 months ago by RS
1.0 out of 5 stars
Independent?
Having been interested in the subject of climate change for some time now, and relatively well acquainted with the controversies surrounding the claims that it either occurs at all... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Undecided but sure
5.0 out of 5 stars
What I was looking for on alternative views on the climate debate
An outstanding and very well written review of the many aspects of gobal warming. A very useful counter argument to all the propaganda from politicians and the IPCC. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sveinulf Vagene
1.0 out of 5 stars
Misleading people using poor science
Bob Carter has a history of using poor science when he is commenting on climate science (a field which is not his area of expertise)- many claims he makes are easily disproven... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Indulis Bernsteins
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best and most sober assessment of the climate change issue you...
I have read quite a few books regarding the hypothesis that humans are causing catastrophic anthropogenic global warming (CAGW) (and thereby climate change). Read more
Published 11 months ago by Stephen Harper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Apocalypse postponed
A book which reads well and recounts the facts is a pleasure for any reader, and this book by Robert Carter succeeds admirably. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dr. P. R. Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read
It is a pity that some of our politicians have not read this...and other similar books. This is a well reasoned and presented book, giving the facts about the so called... Read more
Published 12 months ago by dogald
1.0 out of 5 stars
Short on science; Long on polemic
My interest in his book was piqued when he was referred to as a palaeoclimatologist in a radio interview earlier in 2011. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Anthony David
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm so glad to have bought this book! Excellent!
Dr. Bob Carter writes an encyclopedia of climate, leaving out no angles. This the book for really learning all the basics.
Published 16 months ago by Andres Valencia
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