I was rather surprised when this item of note was pointed out to me a few days ago.
See the list at The Times Online. They write:
Whether you are new to blogs or a practised poster, Eureka’s Top 30 Science Blogs will not disappoint. After much heated debate, the Eureka team have picked 30 of their favourite science, environment, health and technology blogs. If you want to know more about the latest NHS catastrophe or climate change scandal, someone on our list will have it covered.
It seems WUWT’s inclusion has prompted quite a bit of derision by people who think WUWT should not be included. I understand that for some people, challenging scientific consensus on climate change is a basis to claim that this blog is “anti-scientific”.
I don’t worry about such labels, because science is supposed to be all about challenges. Science through history has remade itself in the face of challenges to the prevailing consensus. Earth centered universe, plate tectonics, and the cause of stomach ulcers were all arguments related to challenging consensus. Given what we’ve observed going on with Climategate these past few months, it appears that we are witnessing another case of challenges to consensus remaking science. It’s always a nasty business when closely held beliefs are challenged, so invective right now should be considered a feature, and not a bug in the process.
I did get a chuckle though from a response posted by another blog honored on the list.
by Tim Lambert
Stimulating musings on the environment and the social implications of science, though Lambert’s background is actually in computing.
He wrote of his own blog’s inclusion:
If they are going to include my blog on their list of the top 30 science blogs, I can’t help but link to them. There are some good blogs on their list which is only marred by the inclusion of Anthony Watts’ anti-science blog.
Heh. I’ll simply offer my congratulations to Mr. Lambert, and to the other blogs on the list. I’ll also wish Mr. Lambert well in his upcoming debate with Lord Monckton. That should be interesting and fun to watch, no matter what side of consensus you live on.
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Congratulations Anthony.
I have been a science buff since I was old enough to read. I enjoy your site and the great discussions that evolve from your posts. I must confess it pleases me that you were included and Joe Rohm’s political hack site he believes is somehow scientific (Climate Progress) was not. He rants and raves that this site is non-scientific yet reading his mostly garbage political rants, have to be the most one-sided non-scientific climate sites on the net. Well maybe a close second would be desmog. Tough to find any science on those sites, it is just political noise. Funny how they, at those sites do not even realize how awful and un-scientific their sites have become…….Talk about cannot see the forest for the trees…….Anyway keep up the good work and never fall into the trappings of over sell and become ranting lunatic site like desmog and Joe Rohm’s Climate Progress…….John….
I don’t know how you manage to keep on doing it, Anthony, but there you are getting ever-more recognition.
REPLY: Honestly I don’t know either. It wasn’t like I had to be nominated or anything. I just keep writing abut things I think are relevant.
I see blogging as a bit like running a radio station. To keep listeners engaged, you can’t have any dead airtime. – Anthony
Crap. Here I am, an agnostic….. and now I’m a creationist????? I wonder, I’ve been a member of the WUWT cult from the beginning – Did I miss the post where you advocated creationism????
Congratulations are in order.
Just wondering, did anti-scientists invent anti-matter and imaginary numbers?
congratulations Mr (Dr.) Watts.
Watt next? that knighthood i mentioned last week?
BTW the andrew neil interview with Prf Watson on bbc is priceless.
hunter (11:38:04) :
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Also, you may not know it, but you and apparently many other skeptical blogs are funded by ExxonMobil.
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Oh, Mr. Watts also shops at one of those supermarket chains that now also sell gas, or perhaps a mini-mart? Those discounts of 10 cents a gallon per $100 spent on qualifying purchases (example might not be typical) really do add up. Last time I claimed it, I brought along some extra gas cans to take full advantage of the “up to 30 gallons.” Why should only people with big trucks with duel tanks get all the benefit? (As opposed to my big truck with only one tank. People driving eco-boxes with tiny tanks are really losing out on that deal.)
Congratulations! Anybody who posts my utterances can’t be all bad! BTW has anyone taken out a globe and placed their fingertip over the area of the recent storm that has unhinged DC? Hey, it’s no big deal – tells more about inflated egos than global climate. Just had a call from a little west of there and they got a grand total of two inches of snow. Reminds me of that mosquito floating down the river and squeaking “raise the drawbridge”.
Congratulations. It is well deserved. As for the rude comments, they are indicative of the level of intellectual and emotional maturity of their authors.
Re: kadaka (12:05:36) :
Whoops, clicked too soon, should have been “dual tanks” not “duel tanks.” However, considering the frequent checking between tanks to monitor which one has what level and deciding which one to draw from, it’s still appropriate.
Congrats
More science than the pure political blogs like Climateprogress have ever seen.
Please don’t seek a Noble Peace Prize. It is a curse on non scientists.
I guess they had to put them in alphebetical order to make WUWT be last.
I wonder how the order would be if it were done by number of monthly visitors?
The criticism og WuWt is clearly orchestrated. Someone must have tipped these hysterics off pre-release, so they could scream in harmony.
Congratulatulations, Anthiny. A well deserved place on the list.
oops-alphabetical
They forgot M4GW
The comments in the Times look very orchestrated.
Congratulations.
I suspect all the derogatory comments mean 2 things.
Joe Romm feels left out and is starting crusades with fake names. The other sites have many less viewers.
I admit I had never heard of most of the sites. (my company had a division with it’s own site and ranked in the top 5 in hits until the porn sites came along many years ago).
WUWT has exploded after November stinky leaks came out.
Real Climate is on there and they don’t even run a new topic but every several days.
This IS the best science blog and the bare fact that non of those commenting on the WUWT listing in the Times Article produce a single solid argument only confirms that the entire Global Warming scheme has nothing to do with science but everything with policy.
Well done Anthony and Team.
Great work Anthony. In the words of Fredrick Douglas ” Agitate Agitate Agitate”
Congrats Anthony!!!.
Just browsing comments to Times online article proves that WUWT is inducing some serious cases of brain cramps among AGW fanatics with very slight chance of recovery. This is a good thing
Congratulations, AW. May you be part of the tide continuing to turn.
Follow up. The comments at Times on line are vitriolic ! I left a short comment there in your defence (not that you need it ) and I hope many other loyal fans make the effort too.
Not surprised, Anthony. Well done!
P.S. I put the following comment on the DELTOID blog site re the upcoming Lambert/Monkton debate on AGW. (Not yet had a response!)
Monkton is at least as well qualified to debate Mann-made Global Warming as Al Gore. I also see that the science content on this blog site is just as thin as in IPCC AR4. Luckily for all of us, an AR5 now seems highly unlikely.
Posted by: Bob Mount | February 11, 2010 3:23 PM
OT, but how much you wanna bet the lack of snow in Vancouver (Winter Olympics) will be blamed on Global Warming?
Quote: vukcevic (11:29:47) :
“Dr. Campbell, editor of the ‘Nature’ magazine resigns from the CRU review panel.”
If the ‘Nature’ magazine is to regain any credibility, Dr. Campbell should also promptly resign as editor.
With kind regards,
Oliver K. Manuel
Emeritus Professor of
Nuclear & Space Sciences
Former NASA PI for Apollo
RayG (11:55:49) :
“@vukcevic. googled campbell, resignation, cru plus theme and variations but no results. would you kindly source this? Thanks.”
From very reliable private source (basis of not being impartial). I am sure media outlets will eventually get to it, but I believe that this is a severe setback for the panel.
BTW- well done WUWT!