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Fred,
Thank you for this blog. I have known about the Kilimanjaro issue for sometime, but of course we never read about this in the, “mainstream media.” While I agree that there is some research to indicate that global warming (possibly even anthropogenic warming) is occurring, exaggerations, lies, and politics only force people like me to discount almost everything we hear on the issue. Mix this healthy defensive skepticism with politicians (EU/UN etc.) who openly tie global warming with seemingly unrelated economic issues, and a huge credibility gap is created. I am very glad to read that you have acknowledged,” Overstatements by politicians and the media about the end of the debate (rather than the continued strengthening of the consensus) do science and scientists a terrible disservice.” I believe you are the first scientist that I have read (that agrees with the anthropogenic theory) that does not dismiss people like me as, “crackpots,” merely for calling for continued debate. I would argue that anyone who declares that, “the debate is over,” on ANY scientific theory (telephone for Mr. Al Gore) lacks all credibility. Your friend,
Mike