1. MAKING CLIMATE HOT.
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Moser, Susanne C. and Dilling, Lisa
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CLIMATE change , *CLIMATOLOGY , *GLOBAL temperature changes , *ACCLIMATIZATION , *AIR pollution , *POLLUTION , *GASES , *ENVIRONMENTAL activism , *ACTIVISM , *GREEN movement , *EMISSIONS trading , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy , *AIR quality , *ENVIRONMENTAL impact charges , *ENVIRONMENTAL law , *POLLUTION & economics - Abstract
Discusses the importance of communicating the urgency and challenge of global climate change. Trend for Americans to be preoccupied with many issues other than climate change; Findings by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change regarding the potential impacts and emissions reductions needed in order to avoid drastic consequences; Consideration of how many scientists have issued publicized warnings to alert the public of the need for action; Hurdles encountered by the U.S. public in a national dialogue on climate change; Impact of the release of emissions of heat-trapping gases and subsequent impacts on the climate; Ways to increase the persuasiveness of the climate change message without appealing to fear. INSETS: FLIPPING THE "SWITCH ON ABRUPT CLIMATE CHANGE";UNDERMING URGENCY: DEALING MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH ALARMISTS.
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- 2004
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