Yes, it is. Easterbrook, one of the worst popular science writers around, is a real conservative who has turned around. Everything he says was obvious years ago when he was distorting studies to show no greenhouse warming. But the debate is over when even a critic like him admits it.
Here's the short version of everything you need to know about global warming. First, the consensus of the scientific community has shifted from skepticism to near-unanimous acceptance of the evidence of an artificial greenhouse effect. Second, while artificial climate change may have some beneficial effects, the odds are we're not going to like it. Third, reducing emissions of greenhouse gases may turn out to be much more practical and affordable than currently assumed.Shifted from skepticism? He was one of the few skeptics!
Even though he has shifted he will still score conservative brownie points by pooh-poohing all claims that don't have about five good solid studies behind them. Here he dismisses the increasing fury of hurricanes by focusing on only on property damage and the rising coastal property values. If he can find a scientist or two to support his conservative positions.... he ain't becoming a treehugger.
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