Monthly Archives: June 2010

Why is UVa Hiding M.Mann Behind a Legal Smoke Screen? (published in the Charlottesville “THE HOOK” on June 24, 2010)

UVa’s response to the legal request by A.G. Ken Cuccinelli for documents of climatologist M. Mann has been couched in terms of “defense of academic freedom.” UVa is presumably spending taxpayer monies to hire an international law firm to seek … Continue reading

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A History of Popular Delusions in Finance and Science (PowerPoint presentation)

A look into the history of popular public delusions in finance and science, and thoughts as to why they persist Continue reading

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Heartland Chicago Climate Meeting

Climate Report From Chicago May 2010, by Charles Battig, M.D.: Yes, Chicago weather is still predictably windy, and this year was cooler than expected for mid-May. I had the privilege of attending the 4th International Conference on Climate Change, May … Continue reading

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