Admin webmdave Posted August 17, 2007 Admin Share Posted August 17, 2007 Chris Mooney is an acclaimed writer who focuses on subjects at the intersection of science and politics. His writing has appeared in Wired, New Scientist, Free Inquiry, Skeptical Inquirer, Slate, Mother Jones, The Washington Post, The LA Times, and The Boston Globe, and he has appeared widely in the media, on programs such as The Daily Show with John Stewart, NPRâs Science Friday, and Fresh Air with Terry Gross. His blog, called The Intersection, was a recipient of Scientific Americanâs 2005 Science and Technology web award, which noted that âscience is lucky to have such a staunch ally in acclaimed journalist Chris Mooney.â The author of The Republican War on Science, his newest book is Storm World: Hurricanes, Politics, and the Battle Over Global WarmingIn this interview with D.J. Grothe, Mooney discusses Storm World, the science behind the controversies surrounding possible links of global warming to increased intensity of storms, and the nature of scientific debate. He also talks about the need for scientists to better frame their science for public understanding, and how the "science versus religion" frame may undercut the agenda of scientists.http://pointofinquiry.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=246382# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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