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MAKING CLIMATE HOT.

Authors :
Moser, Susanne C.
Dilling, Lisa
Source :
Environment; Dec2004, Vol. 46 Issue 10, p32-32, 15p, 5 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs, 3 Graphs
Publication Year :
2004

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00139157
Volume :
46
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Environment
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15258524
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00139150409605820