Climate change skepticism

“If climate ‘alarmists’ are right … ,” April 10 letter to the editor.

A recent letter-writer suggested we need to heed the climate-change activists— who want us to radically alter our way of life— just in case they’re right.

I have developed my own theory: Unless we cover the entire continent of Asia in 2 feet of maple syrup, the Earth will spin out of its orbit and be swallowed by the sun. Several scientists have examined my theory and concluded that I am a crackpot, and the possibility of that catastrophe is a little south of 0 percent. Nevertheless, I think everybody should follow my lead. I am sending two bottles of Mrs. Butterworth’s to China just in case I’m right.

“Blaming climate scientists for failure to sway public,” April 13 letters to the editor.

The Denver Post does a disservice to its readers when it selects letters like those from Terry Donze. Donze cites a study to back up his claim that global warming is not occurring. The study itself states: “As yet, there is no definitive answer on the possible contribution of climate change to the recent storminess, rainfall amounts and the consequent flooding. This is in part due to the highly variable nature of UK weather and climate.” It goes on to say, “There is an increasing body of evidence that extreme daily rainfall rates are becoming more intense … . There is no evidence to counter the basic premise that a warmer world will lead to more intense daily and hourly heavy rain events.”

The purpose of the report was not to prove or disprove climate change, but to assess the possibility of increased rainfall and flooding.

Donze is entitled to his opinion, but it is a disservice to readers to present his case without pointing out that the report he cites as proof does not share his conclusions.