Stumbled across this in an entry on Scott Adam's blog. Quite an interesting read. I recommend it.

In an earlier post I mentioned Michael Crichton's State Of Fear as a suggested read. I would still recommend it, if only to get people thinking a little more critically about the "facts" we are bombarded with on a daily basis.

However, for a balanced view, I would also recommend reading this, and in particular this.

Michael Crichton doesn't top my reading list, but his books occasionally provide an hour or two of light entertainment. Having run out of books and trying desperately to contain my credit card, I cast about for a book in the house we're staying in.

State Of Fear doesn't really raise his bar in any way, but it certainly raises a number of interesting questions. If you think you have a handle on global warming then I recommend it. Even if you come away unconvinced, at least challenge yourself to an alternative point of view.