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Climate Change and Culture: When the facts fail to convince May 21, 2012 Presented by: Tom Harris , B. Eng., M. Eng. (Mech – thermofluids) Executive Director, International Climate Science Coalition http://www.climatescienceinternational.org/.
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Climate Change and Culture: When the facts fail to convince May 21, 2012 Presented by: Tom Harris, B. Eng., M. Eng. (Mech – thermofluids) Executive Director, International Climate Science Coalition http://www.climatescienceinternational.org/
The Cloud Mystery – directed by Lars Mortensen thecloudmystery.com Animation of cosmic rays making particle showers in our atmosphere from 30 km and down to the ground
New social science research Have conducted research about the impact of cultural and social worldviews on citizens’ positions on controversial issues. They also propose how to better bring about consensus on controversial issues between people of differing worldviews. Note: This presentation draws mostly from:
Links to the papers referenced, as well as the video of a more detailed presentation on the topic by science journalist Jay Ingram will be posted to the ICSC Web site at: climatescienceinternational.org