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There are several levels of socialism just as there are several levels of Conservatism, Libertarianism and even AGW Skepticism - ranging from its all an evil conspiracy to we just don't know. Painting a whole continent as being socialist is far too simplistic.
The concerned scientists are right to be 'concerned' about the use to which their research is being put. A number of scientists are worried about their own work being used by politicians of all colours.
There are also scientists who don't buy into AGW but keep quiet because it funds the research they want to do, and they get that funding by paying lip service to the belief.