There is growing skepticism of the value of expertise and science, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center study. While cynicism and snake oil are not new, the ease with which one can “(re)search” a topic is unique to our time. But even with all the information at our proverbial fingertips, there is an increasing […]
Joshua Schimel
Joshua Schimel Ph.D. is a UC Santa Barbara distinguished professor and former chairman of the Environmental Studies Program. His research explores how soil microbes influence soil carbon and greenhouse gas dynamics. The opinions expressed are his own.