George Rebane

• ‘A Looming Policy Disaster’ by Jason Scott Johnston of the University of Pennsylvania presents a cool-headed look at the current climate change issue.  In it this paper makes the point that a “sustained, critical look at climate change economics and science is long overdue.”  For those still seeking a reasonable answer to this enviro-political conundrum, Johnston’s readable contribution is strongly recommended.  In it he examines the costs and benefits of various proposed responses including the difficulties in implementing the Lieberman-Warner bill and the potential tsunami of litigation it would start.

• ‘Global Warming: Correcting the Data’ by Patrick Michaels of the Cato Institute is a companion piece in the Fall 2008 issue of Regulation.  In here Michaels brings us a fresh look at the temperature data the presentation of which forms the basis of the claimed crisis.  This summary of the relevant science is from an independent perspective to the coverage that MSM provides, and that is the focus on blogs such as NC Media Watch and Watts Up With That.

• With the election drawing nigh, I invite you to view this video about Aaron Klein who is running for re-election to the Sierra College Board of Trustees.  Based on the record of his previous term, intelligence, and energy, Jo Ann and I are unabashed Aaron Klein supporters.