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Global Warming & Climate Change Policy
- Thread starter Greg Bernhardt
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SUMMARY
The Physics Forums (PF) has announced a ban on all discussions related to global warming and climate change effective January 11th, 2014, due to challenges in moderating these topics. This decision follows extensive deliberation among the staff, who have struggled to find qualified climate scientists to facilitate discussions. The forum will continue to allow discussions on related Earth sciences such as geology and oceanography, but the overarching climate change topic will be locked to prevent further debate. Members have expressed disappointment, emphasizing the importance of scientific discourse in understanding climate issues.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Earth sciences, including geology and oceanography.
- Familiarity with climate science terminology and debates.
- Knowledge of scientific moderation practices in online forums.
- Awareness of the role of peer-reviewed literature in scientific discussions.
- Research the role of climate scientists in moderating scientific discussions.
- Explore the impact of online forum policies on scientific discourse.
- Investigate the relationship between public perception and climate science skepticism.
- Learn about the peer review process and its importance in scientific literature.
This discussion is beneficial for forum moderators, climate science educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of online communication and scientific debate.