Several reliable research scientists using and studying models, including Michael Schlesinger, from Oregon State University at Corvallis, pointed out that "You have every right to be skeptical [of today's models], but it is the best we can do [at this time]. Our ability to detect global warming is near zero." Mike was one of about two dozen who responded with similar caution. Several of them were in federal government laboratories; in NOAA and NASA, and who, after a few months of such reaction were heard from no more. And, as you might imagine, their responses never reached the popular media.