Thread by @AndrewDessler

for your "why can't we have a civil discussion about climate?" file ... here's what happens when a scientist tries to discuss science with people who actually have zero interest in learning anything about climate. 1/

I should add that John Nielsen-Gammon is one of the most patient and reasonable people on the planet. I actually think that's what makes these people so mad.

In case you're wondering what N-G said that was so offensive ... 2/

A fundamental fear among deniers is that, if they talk to scientists and educate themselves, they'll find out that climate science is incredibly robust. So they attack scientists until the discussion stops. Then they can live safely in a world of ignorance. 3/

I discussed this phenomenon in more detail here:

https://twitter.com/AndrewDessler/status/1011991755774930946

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just to make sure people know the context, TRCS = The Right Climate Stuff; see skepticalscience.com/NASA-retirees-…

the person who wrote email is John Dale Dunn; see desmogblog.com/john-dale-dunn

also, I'm mad I didn't get a shout-out in last paragraph along with @KHayhoe and @MichaelEMann

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