There’s general consensus in the scientific community that global average temperatures are rising. It’s also generally agreed that increased carbon dioxide is a major factor. However, there’s still a great deal of uncertainty about the amount of warming and its expected ecological and economic effects. Because of CO2’s prominent role in warming (i.e., it remains […]
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Fear of climate change, and of-ill conceived policies to halt it, are well founded. Climate change may have catastrophic consequences and prevention is critical. Alternatively, changes might be small, or even beneficial. Or, natural forces could overwhelm human impacts so nothing we can do will matter. Whichever position is correct, the costs of error are […]
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Our Stolen Future portrays a frightening world where synthetic chemicals assault our fertility, intelligence, and survival. But instead of delivering substance, it capitalizes on hype. It hit bookstores just in time for Earth Day and on the heels of the National Academy of Sciences’ investigation of synthetic estrogens. Thanks to the big behind-the-scenes boost given […]
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Some of the questions raised in this column are addressed in FREE’s forthcoming book, “Environmental Gore: A Constructive Response to Earth in the Balance.” THE global warming debate, like many environmental issues, is scientifically complex and highly emotional. Its complexity hinders informed debate and its emotionalism makes consensus elusive. Part of the problem is that […]
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