I think what you see are scientists trying to do their job in an incredibly politically-charged climate.
E&E is not a peer-reviewed scientific journal, but a social science publication (or perhaps trade journal?), whose editor (Sonja) has claimed: “I’m following my political agenda — a bit, anyway. But isn’t that the right of the editor?”.
I imagine if I were a scientist it would be immensely frustrating to see politicians citing articles published in E&E as if it were a credible scientific journal, knowing that most people are not aware of the difference.
E&E is not a peer-reviewed scientific journal, but a social science publication (or perhaps trade journal?), whose editor (Sonja) has claimed: “I’m following my political agenda — a bit, anyway. But isn’t that the right of the editor?”.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_and_Environment
I imagine if I were a scientist it would be immensely frustrating to see politicians citing articles published in E&E as if it were a credible scientific journal, knowing that most people are not aware of the difference.