Climate change is a critical scientific issue, and it should be investigated, discussed and debated by our students. It also provides a great opportunity to engage students in a discussion of what constitutes “good” science. The presentation below provides a quick overview of the process of science within the context of climate change. While the scientific consensus supporting climate change is strong, some uncertainty remains and there is some evidence to support opposing viewpoints. For more information on climate change, check out:
Climate Change: Evidence and Causes
Climate Change: How do we know?
Scientific Consensus: Earth’s climate is warming
Global Warming Petition Project
Environmental Effects of Increased Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
8 Arguments Against Global Warming