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How to change minds about our changing climate, let science do the talking the next time someone tries to tell you ... : the climate isn't changing : global warming is actually a good thing : climate change is natural, not man-made : ... and other arguments it's time to end for good, Seth B. Darling and Douglas L. Sisterson ; illustrations by Sarah M. Sisterson

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How to change minds about our changing climate

bibliography

Seth B. Darling and Douglas L. Sisterson ; illustrations by Sarah M. Sisterson

let science do the talking the next time someone tries to tell you ... : the climate isn't changing : global warming is actually a good thing : climate change is natural, not man-made : ... and other arguments it's time to end for good

"How to Change Minds About Our Changing Climate dismantles all the most pernicious misunderstandings using the strongest explanations science has to offer. Armed with airtight arguments, you'll never be at a loss for words again, no matter how convincing or unexpected the misconception you're faced with. And with our planet's future in our hands, the time to change minds is now: The sooner we can agree, once and for all, that climate change is a significant threat to our well-being, the sooner we can start to do something about it." --Amazon.com

The basics -- Misdirection. There is no consensus ; It's a conspiracy -- We don't need to worry. Who says climate change is such a bad thing? ; We're heading toward an Ice Age, so why worry about warming? ; There's no link between warming and extreme weather -- Climate change isn't happening. Feels pretty cold...where's your global warming? ; The planet isn't getting warmer ; Glaciers are growing, Antarctica is gaining ice ; Climate is too complex to model or predict -- It's not our fault. There is no link between carbon dioxide and global temperature ; It's just a natural cycle ; More carbon dioxide won't make a difference ; What about... -- There's nothing we can do about it. Carbon taxes or cap-and-trade systems will destroy the economy, kill jobs, and hurt the poor ; Renewable energy is too expensive or too variable -- Outlook