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Climate Change on Trial

TRAILER: Climate Change On Trial

Oct 26, 2023
Prominent climate scientist Michael Mann is suing writer and broadcaster Mark Steyn alleging defamation. Mann's Hockey Stick graph alleging stable global temperatures for 1500 years due to human industrial activity is questioned by Steyn. The podcast explores the court case examining free speech boundaries in relation to climate change.
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Quick takeaways

  • The court case between Michael Mann and Mark Steyn is not only about climate change but also questions the integrity of institutions.
  • The trial will determine if accusing a scientist of fraud is permissible and if free speech remains protected in America.

Deep dives

Climate change trial: Michael Mann vs. Mark Stein

In a high-stakes court case, renowned climate scientist Michael Mann faces off against free speech advocate Mark Stein. Mann's famous hockey stick graph, highlighting climate change, has fueled anti-fossil fuel movements, while Stein denounces it as a scientific fraud. The trial will determine if accusing a scientist of fraud is permissible and if free speech remains protected in America.

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