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There continues to be a vigorous public debate in our society about the status of climate science. Much of the skepticism voiced in this debate suffers from a lack of understanding of how the science works - in particular the complex interdisciplinary scientific modeling activities such as those which are at the heart of climate science. In this book Eric Winsberg shows clearly and accessibly how philosophy of science can contribute to our understanding of climate science, and how it can also shape climate policy debates and provide a starting point for research. Covering a wide range of topics including the nature of scientific data, modeling, and simulation, his book provides a detailed guide for those willing to look beyond ideological proclamations, and enriches our understanding of how climate science relates to important concepts such as chaos, unpredictability, and the extent of what we know

Science is under the greatest and most successful attack in modern history. An industry of denial, abetted by media more interested in selling controversy than presenting facts, has duped half the American public into rejecting the facts of climate science-facts showing that human-caused emissions are warming the Earth. The industry of climate science denial is succeeding: public acceptance has declined even as the scientific evidence for global warming has increased. It is vital that the public understand how anti-science ideologues, pseudoscientists, and non-scientists have bamboozled t

Climate change has become a top priority for many scientists and politicians around the world, but most of the general public cannot understand their technical terminology. Without the proper knowledge or exposure to climate science and policy, the public is left confused and uninformed on what to think, what to do individually and how to vote on systematic climate policies. For my capstone, I created the Climate Curiosities Podcast. It is designed to be an approachable and easily accessible platform to connect people with climate science and policy experts and address some of the most common curiosities about climate change. The Climate Curiosities Podcast breaks down three major questions: 1. What scientific evidence do we have to support climate change observations and projections? 2. What are the causes and consequences of climate change, specifically on humans? 3. What are some actions and solutions that are available to address climate change today? Interested in learning more? Listen to the Climate Curiosities Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Climate, Science and Society: A Primer makes cutting-edge research on climate change accessible to student readers.

The primer consists of 37 short chapters organized within 11 parts written by Science and Technology Studies (STS) and other social science scholars. It covers a range of key topics including communication, justice and inequality, climate policy, and energy transitions, situating each one within the context of STS studies. Each reading translates a focused area of climate change research into short, accessible, and lively prose. Chapter authors open debates where relevant, consider policy implications, critique existing areas of research, and otherwise situate their reading within a larger body of research relevant to climate change courses.


Designed as a jumping-off point for further exploration, this innovative book will be essential reading for students studying climate change, STS, environmental sociology, and environmental sciences.

This is the fifth instalment from the annual series 10 New Insights in Climate Science, which aims to synthesise and communicate the latest and most essential scientific findings on climate change. It is the result of a collaboration between Future Earth, Earth League and the World Climate Research Program (WCRP). This report constitutes a climate science year-in-review for journalists, policy makers, and the general public. A peer-reviewed academic article published in parallel to this policy report, provides an in-depth explanation of the ten insights, as well as a complete account of the reviewing process. These are the 2021 ten New Insights in Climate Science: Stabilizing at 1.5°C warming is still possible, but immediate and drastic global action is required. Rapid growth in methane and nitrous oxide emissions put us on track for 2.7°C warming Megafires – climate change forces fire extremes to reach new dimensions with extreme impacts Climate tipping elements incur high-impact risks Global climate action must be just Supporting household behaviour changes is a crucial but often overlooked opportunity for climate action Political challenges impede effectiveness of carbon pricing Nature-based solutions are critical for the pathway to Paris – but look at the fine print Building resilience of marine ecosystems is achievable by climate-adapted conservation and management, and global stewardship Costs of climate change mitigation can be justified by the multiple immediate benefits to the health of humans and nature

This is the fifth instalment from the annual series 10 New Insights in Climate Science, which aims to synthesise and communicate the latest and most essential scientific findings on climate change. It is the result of a collaboration between Future Earth, Earth League and the World Climate Research Program (WCRP). This report constitutes a climate science year-in-review for journalists, policy makers, and the general public. A peer-reviewed academic article published in parallel to this policy report, provides an in-depth explanation of the ten insights, as well as a complete account of the reviewing process. These are the 2021 ten New Insights in Climate Science: Stabilizing at 1.5°C warming is still possible, but immediate and drastic global action is required. Rapid growth in methane and nitrous oxide emissions put us on track for 2.7°C warming Megafires – climate change forces fire extremes to reach new dimensions with extreme impacts Climate tipping elements incur high-impact risks Global climate action must be just Supporting household behaviour changes is a crucial but often overlooked opportunity for climate action Political challenges impede effectiveness of carbon pricing Nature-based solutions are critical for the pathway to Paris – but look at the fine print Building resilience of marine ecosystems is achievable by climate-adapted conservation and management, and global stewardship Costs of climate change mitigation can be justified by the multiple immediate benefits to the health of humans and nature