Philosophy 2074F/G Chapter Notes -Sea Level Rise, Electric Power Industry
1 May 2013
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Business ethics and global climate change arnold and bustos. The climate is changing because of the inefficient consumption of fossil fuels and rapid deforestation. Instead of advancing their position via credible scientific papers, critics typically broadcast their message through the pronouncements of think tanks and self proclaimed experts. 1980s the intergovernmental panel on climate change was formed in order to investigate these changes. The ipcc quickly gained credibility by offering cautious conclusions concerning climate change that were grounded in rigorous scientific studies. According to oreskes there is a scientific consensus on the reality of anthropologenic climate change. Climate scientists have repeatedly tried to make this clear. It is time for the rest of us to listen. Global temperature levels have risen in comparison to pre 1800 levels and 82% believe that human activity is a significant contributing factor in changing mean global temps. Mitigating the impacts of climate change is critical to the world"s economic and social stability.
