Shock: Nature publishes piece attacking idea of ‘consensus’ reports’: When scientists wish to speak with one voice, they typically do so in a most unscientific way: the consensus report’
'Many ideas failed to make the report — not because they were wrong or unimportant, but because they didn't attract a political constituency in the group that was strong enough to keep them in...a vigorous disagreement between experts would provide decision-makers with well-reasoned alternatives that inform and enrich discussions as a controversy evolves, keeping ideas in play and options open'
