Speaker: Ian Enting (ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematics and Statistics of Complex Systems). In 2009 Ian Plimer’s book Heaven + Earth. Global Warming: The Missing Science claimed to demolish the theory of human-induced global warming due to the release of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. A careful reading of this book reveals extensive examples of fabricating numbers, distorted and misattributed graphics, misrepresentation of the content of cited references and a sprinkling of plagiarism. But in spite of its blatant flaws it has gained considerable traction. Enting will reveal the results of his extensive analysis of the book. There will be time for questions and discussion following the talk. 6:30pm. Elisabeth Murdoch Theatre, Melbourne University, Parkville. Entry free.
Public meeting: Great is the power of steady misrepresentation.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 18:30