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April 11, 2008
Bonehead Moves of the Week
Posted to Author: Pielke Jr., R. | Hodge Podge
I'll end this heavy week of blogging with an award for the bonehead move of the week. There is in fact a tie for the award between NASA's James Hansen and UK environmental activist Jo Abbess.
James Hansen has undertaken a pressure campaign, apparently orchestrated with Friends of the Earth, on a publisher for some statements on climate change that he disagreed with within a high school textbook. Hansen had the bright idea of engaging this pressure campaign using his official NASA letterhead and thus presumably while being paid by taxpayers. Smart move.
Not to be outdone, Jo Abbess was able to successfully lobby BBC reporter Roger Harrabin to modify a story on climate change to be more to her liking. Abbess had the bright idea to announce her success to the world, including republishing her full email exchange with Mr. Harrabin. Smart move.
Well, if nothing else both of these episodes will surely keep the blogosphere agitated and engaged!
Posted on April 11, 2008 03:14 PMComments
Am I the only one who had never heard of Jo Abscess before this?
Is there any hope for me?
I know there is no hope for the BBC.
Posted by: Larry Sheldon ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/prometheus/nav-commenters.gif)
at April 12, 2008 03:12 PM
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