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Nature 440, 597-599 (30 March 2006) | doi:10.1038/440597a; Published online 29 March 2006

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Climate science: The son also rises

Kendall Powell1

  1. Kendall Powell is a freelance science writer based in Broomfield, Colorado.

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The two Roger Pielkes can be obstructionist pains in the neck, say their colleagues. So why is this likeable father–son pair such a welcome addition to the debate on global climate change? Kendall Powell clears the air.

Roger Pielke Senior and Roger Pielke Junior share a name, a profession and a reputation. Both are mathematics-trained history buffs.