The academics claim ‘The Great Global Warming Swindle’ that was broadcast on Channel 4 in March featured major misrepresentations about the science of global warming.

The TV show claimed the Earth’s climate is always changing and global warming was not caused by humans.

And that the current high levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are the result of rises in temperature, not the other way round.

A letter signed on behalf of 37 climate and earth scientists from Britain and the US was sent to Martin Durkin, the head of WAGtv, protesting at plans to distribute DVDs of the programme.

At least six of the signatories are based at research centres in London.

They include Professor Nigel Bell of Imperial College and Dr Anson Mackay of UCL among other luminaries.

The letter states that the distribution of the DVD would not be in the public interest because of alleged inaccuracies. The scientists said: "The programme misrepresented both the scientific evidence and the interpretations of researchers that have been documented in the scientific literature when it was broadcast last month."

A number of viewers have complained to Channel 4 and Ofcom with the latter allegedly receiving at least 246 complaints about the show.

Durkin, head of WAGtv said:

"I don’t believe they are interested in adequate quality control when it comes to the reporting of science, or in a balanced debate about the issues. Too many scientists have staked their reputations and built their careers on global warming. There’s a hell of a lot riding on this ridiculous theory."

For more information on the arguments featured in the ‘The Great Global Warming Swindle’ follow this link:

http://www.oneclimate.net/2007/04/23/climate-change-myths/

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