Oxburgh's conflict of interest
Mar 22, 2010
Bishop Hill in Climate: CRU, Climate: Oxburgh

Commenters are also noting the background of Ron Oxburgh, the chairman of the RS panel. Lord Oxburgh is:

So we have a chairman with a direct financial interest in the outcome. I'm not sure this is a surprise.

 

Update on Mar 22, 2010 by Registered CommenterBishop Hill

For the avoidance of doubt, the financial interest is in Falck Renewables - AFAIK, the Carbon Capture thing is an honorary position. I have no idea if Green Fiscal Commissioners are remunerated or not.

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