I don’t want to wait around until the house burns down till I decide whether it’s a serious fire or not.
—Oilman T. Boone Pickens on climate change, 200
Importance: Deniers claim the scientists are corrupt. Climate extremists claim it's obvious and we don't need the scientists. Only by listening to the UN scientists can we gain a clear picture of the uncertainty and risk that is the basis for action.
Main Ideas: • Exxon is still backing global warming deniers. • Climate extremists claim the sea level is rising 1 foot per year. • The UN scientists simply say there is a likely problem and a huge uncertainty.
