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The road to climate hell.

Authors :
Gifford, Robert
Source :
New Scientist. 7/11/2015, Vol. 227 Issue 3029, p28-33. 6p. 5 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The cover story discusses the rationales behind human society's lack of action to prevent climate change, arguing that the human brain has not evolved to react quickly to gradual or distant threats. The economic aspects associated with preventing global climatic changes are noted, including the cost of purchasing an electric car. Other reasons include ignorance about climate change and mitigation options, uncertainty, and confirmation bias.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
227
Issue :
3029
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
103743869
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0262-4079(15)30744-2