Bjrn Lomborg - The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World

Pros: Challenges the standard environmental Litany---
Cons: LOTS of statistical analysis---

I first published this review a year ago of this book published in 2001. The book created a storm of controversy and was roundly condemned by many scientists, but just as vehemently defended by the author. I think it is still of considerable interest, so ...

Pros: Lots of interesting statistics, mostly accurate, message of hope and realism
Cons: A few claims are disputed

I was introduced to "The Skeptical Environmentalist" and Bjorn Lomborg by Scientific American. I am a decade long reader of Scientific American, and I enjoy reading Scientific American very much. In this particular issue of Scientific American Bjorn ...