COLUMN: 'Facts' are just hot air

Re: Where does carbon dioxide really come from? by Cliff Harris.

Here is a little additional information about Professor Plimer and his views on climate change — just to present a more balanced view.

Professor Plimer is a well-known Australian climate change sceptic. He has been and is currently a director of several mining companies in Australia and earns a substantial income from these companies. He does state that there is no conflict of interest and that his connection with mining does not affect his views on climate change. He is known for arguing that volcanic eruptions release more CO2 emissions than human activity.

However, the U.S. Geological Survey calculates that human emissions of CO2 are 130 times larger than volcanic emissions. The U.S. EPA says Dr. Plimer’s claim does not have a factual basis.

ELLIE EMMANUEL

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