In 1995, Benjamin Santer's pivotal role in the IPCC report confirmed human influence on climate, amidst immense opposition and personal attacks. Despite accusations of undermining scientific uncertainty, Santer's credibility was bolstered by the climate science community. He has continued to innovate in climate research amid ongoing political threats. Santer described current challenges in climate science as unprecedented, highlighting the targeted nature of opposition faced by scientists today. His experiences offer valuable lessons for new generations navigating the contentious landscape of climate research and policy.
In a culmination of more than a year of meticulous research, the chapter came to a groundbreaking conclusion—confirming an international scientific consensus that humans were having a discernible impact on the climate.
Despite the pushback, Santer has continued to do groundbreaking research identifying human fingerprints in many different observed climate variables and received a number of awards for his work.
I think this is the deepest valley that I've ever been in in my entire scientific career. It feels different from anything else that I've encountered, and I encountered some pretty deep valleys.
Frederick Seitz, former president of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, published an opinion piece claiming, 'I have never witnessed a more disturbing corruption of the peer-review process.'
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