(I work in a climate group)
These graphs really would benefit from error bars, especially the breakdowns into sector. I would not want a policy maker to rely on those numbers.
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These graphs really would benefit from error bars, especially the breakdowns into sector. I would not want a policy maker to rely on those numbers.
It's a constant battle. A politician with a science report has official CYA for whatever they do, as they were making the decision based on scientific estimates.
Assuming they're not broader than the signal being measured, and they certainly won't be for recent history, it ought to actually make it more useful for politicians
Politicians always push for a scientific consensus they can act on, whether it's there or not.
I'd rather think people vote based on what it was that a politician decided, and whether that is in line with their beliefs. Beliefs that may or may not come from scientific consensus
Did you ever see a politician run seriously on "I didn't get anything done?"
Little people select politicians by their feelings about the information the media presents about them. Big people look at the politician will make or cost them money. They do this by acting, and they often want "science" to validate and cover for them as being wise.