Scientists in ‘ugly’ debate over whether AGW will increase violence: Accusations of ‘fudging the statistics’; ‘manipulating’; ‘bold misrepresentations’

A debate among scientists over climate change and conflict has turned ugly. At issue is the question of whether the hotter temperatures and chaotic weather produced by climate change are causing higher rates of violence. A new analysis refutes earlier research that found a link, and the two lead researchers are exchanging some pointed remarks. […]