Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-04-19 07:16:51 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4C8528973B062A8A319B15944A1DEB31C6EB442E3FB84CA772A1AF88AC9BC447
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Plimer rejects the scientific consensus on climate change. He has been criticised by climate scientists for misinterpreting data and spreading misinformation. He has mining shares and options worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Plimer https://science.feedback.org/review/video-ian-plimer-incorrectly-states-human-co2-emissions-not-responsible-for-increased-atmospheric-co2-concentrations-global-warming/ https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Geoscientist/Letters/2012/Ian-Plimer-confused-on-fundamental-issues https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/jul/24/news-corp-columnists-climate-denialism-called-out-by-press-council https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/geologist-misleads-with-climate-change-proof-claim/ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/georgemonbiot/2009/dec/16/ian-plimer-versus-george-monbiot
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