Editing Earth

Change a word here, add a phrase there. Robust findings become tentative uncertainties in Cooney’s version of reports on global warming. White House folk say that this type of editing is a normal part of “interagency review.” Even critics of Cooney's editing job admit that “all administrations routinely” vet government reports. Good to know.

p.s. Read more about matching findings to policy at the Whiskey Bar.