One of New Zealand's top global warming promoters has been sacked by NIWA.
Now I happen to think Dr Salinger is wrong about Global warming. However if the facts are as stated this is a worrying development.
We need robust debate on matters of public policy. And although in this case the debate has been a trifle one sided, on Dr Salinger's side, firing him in this manner will not enhance the quality of that debate one iota.
There has to be more to this than meets the eye. I predict storms ahead.
Leading Government scientist Jim Salinger, an international pioneer in climate change research, has been sacked for what he says is talking out of turn to news organisations.
Now I happen to think Dr Salinger is wrong about Global warming. However if the facts are as stated this is a worrying development.
We need robust debate on matters of public policy. And although in this case the debate has been a trifle one sided, on Dr Salinger's side, firing him in this manner will not enhance the quality of that debate one iota.
There has to be more to this than meets the eye. I predict storms ahead.