Tag: silent spring

Why Are Environmentalists Taking Anti-Science Positions?

Nov 1, 2012

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mwkruse

in Christian Life, Economic Development, Environment, Science, Technology, Technology (Biotech & Health)

Environment360: Why Are Environmentalists Taking Anti-Science Positions? On issues ranging from genetically modified crops to nuclear power, environmentalists are increasingly refusing to listen to scientific arguments that challenge standard green positions. This approach risks weakening the environmental movement and empowering climate contrarians. From Rachel Carson's Silent Spring to James Hansen's modern-day tales of climate apocalypse,…
Publicly Funded Science, Global Warming, and Christian Responsibility

Sep 9, 2005

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by

mwkruse

in Environment, Public Policy, Science

Galileo Galilei's encounter with the Church is the quintessential example of the quest for scientific truth subverted by powerful dogma gatekeepers. The Church has long since lost its gatekeeping status, but that does not mean powerful gatekeepers have disappeared. In fact, a powerful new community of gatekeepers has emerged in my lifetime. Here is how…