Producing Doubt in the Age of Climate Crisis

Good scientific practice employs the scientific method: acquiring new knowledge or investigating observable phenomena through the use of hypotheses, data sets, repetition, analysis, conclusion, peer review, and the continuation of research. Contrary to the desires of the general public, politicians, and think-tanks, science should conduct experiments and assess data independently of public opinion or desire for certain results.
What should the role of science be in the making of public policy? Scientists should present their information and allow others (politicians, the general public) to make their own conclusions, rather than allowing doubt to be used as a political tool for climate denial. It is in the conveying of information in which scientists, politicians, and journalists can obscure data to manifest doubt in the minds of the public.

In dealing with our current climate crisis, many things are uncertain. However, as the general public, it is in our best interest to count on the information we do have to solve this crisis, rather than excusing apathy and delayed action through the cultivation of doubt and denial amongst the general public.