Most readers of this site are probably aware of the recent skeptic-funded Berkeley study that confirmed, once again, that the earth is warming. And most are probably aware that this study received practically zero media attention.

What story could possibly be more important? Watch:

But that’s not the best part. The Daily Show takes it a step further, with this spot-on mockery of conservative demonization of scientists:

Aasif Mandvi’s interview with GOP strategist Noelli Nikpour defies parody.

Ken is the director of the Energy News Network at Fresh Energy and is a founding editor of both Midwest Energy News and Southeast Energy News. Prior to joining Fresh Energy, he was the managing editor for online news at Minnesota Public Radio. He started his journalism career in 2002 as a copy editor for the Duluth News Tribune before spending five years at the Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington, where he worked as a copy editor, online producer, features editor and night city editor. A Nebraska native, Ken has a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a master's degree from the University of Oregon. He is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and Investigative Reporters and Editors.

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