Debate questions

What do policy advocates hope to achieve by arguing in public over scientific points? (knowledge & training issues)

Why do senior political figures appear to disagree on basic scientific questions when they have ready access to scientific experts and advisors for clarification?

What are the effects of such blended scientific and political arguments of the policy-making process.

Misrepresentation of state of scientific knowledge

Exaggerations of the extent & significance of of scientific uncertainty