The Door is Cracked Open, Jump Through Greenpeace!
This morning I was fortunate to have breakfast with Mark Lynas in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He discussed his idea for a blog, based on the idea that 107 Nobel Laureates have asked Greenpeace to change their position on Golden Rice. He prepared a nice piece with a quick turnaround. It's here! Go read that now if you haven't. I'll wait. I could never put that so eloquently. So instead, I'll focus on the idea that changing one's mind is not a bad thing, and maybe Greepeace should do that. While politicians scream of "flip-flopping" and "waffling", in reality changing one's mind is an act of courage. It comes after a time evidence re-evaluation. It is a sign of growth, a sign of personal improvement. Head toward the light!! Greenpeace is in a difficult spot. They do some things well and have a solid brand to inspire change. However, they are not taken seriously because of their denial of fundamental science, and their trash