Climate & Environmental Concerns
Backing Evidence (5 Key Documents)
- IPCC Sixth Assessment Report: The Physical Science Basis (IPCC, 2021) Search
- The Economic Effects of Climate Change (Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2018) Search
- Decarbonizing the US Energy System: Policy Pathways (Science, 2020) Search
- Climate Change and Natural Disasters in the US (National Climate Assessment, 2018) Search
- The Social Cost of Carbon (Science, 2017) Search
The Straw Man Arguments
- It was cold today, so global warming is a complete myth.
- We can just stop using all fossil fuels tomorrow without any impact on society.
The Steel Man (Strong Counter-Suit)
Transitioning away from fossil fuels is a long-term goal, but rushing to shut down traditional energy infrastructure before green alternatives are scalable and reliable can lead to skyrocketing energy prices, rolling blackouts, and severe economic pain for the poorest families.