Re: Lawson, the GWPF, WUWT et al.
Well known climate sceptics, I don't think they are getting much traction with the decision makers - governments, now confident enough their electorate understands the GW risk to ban gas boilers and TD cars.
They have shifted their position from "there is no GW" because there obviously is, to "it may not be as bad as some say"
When a prediction with a range of outcomes, say +/- 1 SD is given, of course it's possible the outcome can be less bad than the worst.
They are hoping to persuade that the predictions are "wrong" in some way, or that there is doubt about exactly what the outcome will be.
Also why it's important to be measured, state confidence limits, not to exaggerate.
Re XR - 10/10 for raising awareness, but from I'd be happier if their members made a commitment to curb thier most damaging behaviors - flying, red meat, palm oil...etc. Ref frequent flier Emma Thompson speaking in support of XR