Climate Change Denial: Scientists Respond
Many people out there are still skeptical about the science behind global warming. Heck, you may be one of them. How do climate scientists respond to questions such as, "What about the Bible?"
John Vechey of PopCap Games recently joined The Motley Fool for a climate change summit. His first panel guests were Dr. Rachel Cleetus, a climate economist with the Union of Concerned Scientists, and Dr. Joe Casola, program director for science and impacts at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. They address some denialist comments tweeted during the discussions by invoking Christian values, points of economic agreement, and good old-fashioned common sense.
Dr. Casola reminds participants of three key opportunities in addressing climate change:
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Check out the video to hear the scientists' response to climate denialists, as well as their take on opportunities in energy.
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