From the most recent InformationIsBeautiful.net post that is worth reading alongside this graphic.
I think the important chart to look at from this whole post is the one on the bottom right, which focuses on published papers by climatologists. It would seem to me that climatologists primary focus these days would be on proving or disproving climate change issues.
General scientists or other random petitions and polls are a difficult way to determine consensus. However, looking at published scientific reports by people trained to analyze the climate should be quite a useful indication by truly informed individuals.
*image source: informationisbeautiful.net
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as the world’s leading climatologist let me say that it is important to keep an open mind.
No Rise of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Fraction in Past 160 Years, New Research Finds: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091230184221.htm
I suggest many scientists who have a differing opinion might feel intimidated or disallowed from publishing. I don’t think the number of published articles is a valuable controlled scientific analysis. It is highly suggestive of influence.
I want a good clean climate but think the discussion has been polarized to be able to really know what is true. I think we need a good structured scientific debate forum set up by widely respected individuals who don’t already have a position or conclusion.