Accepting Quote by Richard Lindzen
“Under true peer-review...a panel of reviewers must accept a study before it can be published in a scientific journal. If the reviewers have objections the author must answer them or change the article to take reviewers' objections into account. Under the IPCC review process, the authors are at liberty to ignore criticisms.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Climate Change Debate, 2015, public lecture
The IPCC process allows authors to disregard reviewer criticisms, unlike strict peer‑review standards.
In simple terms: IPCC authors can ignore reviewer concerns.
Key Takeaway
Scrutinize review processes.
Themes
science
policy
review
climate change
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
analytical
policy‑oriented
When to use this quote
- research publishing
- climate policy formation
- academic standards
Key Concepts
scientific integrity
policy influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reviewer influence affect scientific credibility?
- What safeguards ensure rigorous climate research?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex editorial practices.
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