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  1. externalise
    give reality to; represent in concrete form
    • The public continue to externalise climate change to other people, places and times.
  2. bend over backwards
    try very hard to please someone
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  3. mass medium
    a technology that publicly transmits to a large audience
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  4. global warming
    a rise in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere
    Global warming controversy
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Jump to: navigation, search It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles.
  5. pseudoscience
    an activity resembling science but based on fallacious assumptions
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  6. anthropogenic
    relating to or resulting from the influence of human beings
    • Only a small minority reject anthropogenic climate change, while almost half (44%) are very concerned.
  7. human activity
    something that people do or cause to happen
    90 2006
    (International) Human activity is a significant cause of climate change.[16]
  8. catch phrase
    an expression that has become memorable through popular usage
    Both "global warming" and the more politically neutral "climate change" were listed by the Global Language Monitor as political buzzwords or catch phrases in 2005.[8]
  9. union member
    a worker who belongs to a trade union
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  10. warming
    the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
    Global warming controversy
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Jump to: navigation, search It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles.
  11. buzzword
    stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
    Both "global warming" and the more politically neutral "climate change" were listed by the Global Language Monitor as political buzzwords or catch phrases in 2005.[8]
  12. climate change
    a shift in the world's average weather and temperature
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  13. greenhouse gas
    a substance in the air that warms a planet by trapping heat
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  14. ad hominem
    appealing to personal considerations rather than to reason
    Some critics of the scientific consensus on global warming have argued that these issues should not be linked and that reference to them constitutes an unjustified ad hominem attack.[28]
  15. denier
    one who denies
    You don't have to be a climate-change denier to recognise that there's a great range of opinion on the subject."[12]
  16. artifact
    a man-made object
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  17. global
    involving the entire earth
    Global warming controversy
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Jump to: navigation, search It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles.
  18. coal industry
    the producers of coal considered collectively
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  19. Margaret Thatcher
    British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  20. natural process
    a process existing in or produced by nature
    • However, the public is out of step with the IPCC, with 41% believing that climate change is being caused by both human activity and natural processes.
  21. emission
    the act of causing to flow forth
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  22. climate
    the weather in some location averaged over a period of time
    Additional disputes concern estimates of climate sensitivity, predictions of additional warming, and what the consequences of global warming will be.
  23. European country
    any one of the countries occupying the European continent
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  24. one-party
    determined by a single party
    Andrew Neil of the BBC stated that "There's a great danger that on some issues we're becoming a one-party state in which we're meant to have only one kind of view.
  25. Green Party
    an environmentalist political party
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  26. committal
    the official act of consigning a person to confinement
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  27. nuclear energy
    the energy released by a nuclear reaction
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  28. Monitor
    an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac
    Both "global warming" and the more politically neutral "climate change" were listed by the Global Language Monitor as political buzzwords or catch phrases in 2005.[8]
  29. Thatcher
    British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  30. unjustified
    lacking authorization
    Some critics of the scientific consensus on global warming have argued that these issues should not be linked and that reference to them constitutes an unjustified ad hominem attack.[28]
  31. greenhouse
    a building with glass walls and roof
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  32. political scientist
    a social scientist specializing in the study of government
    Political scientist Roger Pielke, Jr., responding to Mooney, has argued that science is
  33. depletion
    the state of being used up
    An example of the poor understanding is public confusion between global warming and ozone depletion or other environmental problems.[21][22]
  34. dismantle
    take off or remove
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  35. pew
    long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  36. humankind
    all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  37. warm
    having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
    Global warming controversy
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Jump to: navigation, search It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles.
  38. compendium
    a publication containing a variety of works
    A compendium of poll results on public perceptions about global warming is below.[14][15][16]
  39. poll
    the counting of votes (as in an election)
    A compendium of poll results on public perceptions about global warming is below.[14][15][16]
  40. research center
    a center where research is done
    A 2009 poll by Pew Research Center found that "[w]hile 84% of scientists say the earth is getting warmer because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, just 49% of the public agrees."[18]
  41. significantly
    in an important manner
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  42. Kyoto
    a city in central Japan on southern Honshu
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  43. on the average
    typically
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  44. man-made
    not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  45. abnormally
    in an abnormal manner
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  46. coverage
    the extent to which something is included or discussed
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  47. fossil fuel
    energy-producing substance derived from preserved organisms
    A 2009 poll by Pew Research Center found that "[w]hile 84% of scientists say the earth is getting warmer because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, just 49% of the public agrees."[18]
  48. drinking water
    water suitable for drinking
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  49. climatic
    of or relating to weather in some location over time
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  50. sensitivity
    responsiveness to emotional feelings
    Additional disputes concern estimates of climate sensitivity, predictions of additional warming, and what the consequences of global warming will be.
  51. disagree with
    not be very easily digestible
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  52. broadcaster
    one that transmits messages on radio or television
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  53. consensus
    agreement in the judgment reached by a group as a whole
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  54. at odds
    in disagreement
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  55. scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields
    There are differences between the opinion of scientists and that of the general public.
  56. encyclopedia
    a reference work containing articles on various topics
    Global warming controversy
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Jump to: navigation, search It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles.
  57. ratify
    approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  58. irrespective
    in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
    59 2007
    (USA) The Earth is getting warmer because of human activity[18] 49 2009

    • There is widespread recognition that the climate, irrespective of the cause, is changing - 88% believe this to be true.
  59. USA
    North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
    Statement % agree Year
    (USA) Global Warming is very/extremely important[15] 49 2006
    (International) Climate change is a serious problem.[17]
  60. hot weather
    a period of unusually high temperatures
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  61. minimal
    the least possible
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  62. controversy
    a dispute where there is strong disagreement
    Global warming controversy
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Jump to: navigation, search It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles.
  63. nationally
    extending throughout an entire nation
    However, the issue features less prominently nationally and locally, indeed only 9% believe climate change will have a significant impact upon them personally.
  64. medium
    the surrounding environment
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  65. environmental
    of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  66. incipient
    only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  67. change
    become different in some particular way
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  68. warmer
    device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
    59 2007
    (USA) The Earth is getting warmer because of human activity[18] 49 2009

    • There is widespread recognition that the climate, irrespective of the cause, is changing - 88% believe this to be true.
  69. prominently
    in a prominent way
    However, the issue features less prominently nationally and locally, indeed only 9% believe climate change will have a significant impact upon them personally.
  70. ozone
    a colorless gas that is a screen for ultraviolet radiation
    An example of the poor understanding is public confusion between global warming and ozone depletion or other environmental problems.[21][22]
  71. unite
    join or combine
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  72. commentator
    an expert who observes and remarks on something
    [11]

    There has been a debate among public commentators about how much weight and media coverage should be given to each side of the controversy.
  73. activity
    any specific behavior
    Substantial activity by NGOs took place as well.[7]
  74. downturn
    a worsening of business or economic activity
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  75. scepticism
    doubt about the truth of something
    A 2010 poll in the UK for the BBC showed "Climate scepticism on the rise".[25]
  76. activist
    a reformer who works to achieve social or political change
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  77. disappoint
    fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
    Robert Watson found this "very disappointing" and said that "We need the public to understand that climate change is serious so they will change their habits and help us move towards a low carbon economy."
  78. issue
    some situation or event that is thought about
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  79. trend
    a general tendency to change, as of opinion
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  80. concern
    something that interests you because it is important
    Additional disputes concern estimates of climate sensitivity, predictions of additional warming, and what the consequences of global warming will be.
  81. measurement
    assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  82. substantial
    real; having a material or factual existence
    Substantial activity by NGOs took place as well.[7]
  83. titled
    belonging to the peerage
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  84. public opinion
    a belief or sentiment shared by most people
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  85. disagree
    be of different opinions
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  86. protocol
    forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by officials
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  87. locally
    by a particular locality
    However, the issue features less prominently nationally and locally, indeed only 9% believe climate change will have a significant impact upon them personally.
  88. problem
    a question raised for consideration or solution
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  89. appropriation
    a deliberate act of acquisition, often without permission
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  90. serious
    of great consequence
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  91. inconvenient
    not well timed
    This is despite recent publicity through different means, including the films An Inconvenient Truth and The 11th Hour.
  92. European Union
    an international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  93. prediction
    a statement made about the future
    Additional disputes concern estimates of climate sensitivity, predictions of additional warming, and what the consequences of global warming will be.
  94. dispute
    the act of coming into conflict
    (Discuss)

    The global warming controversy is a variety of disputes regarding the nature, causes, and consequences of global warming.
  95. Gardner
    United States collector and patron of art who built a museum in Boston to house her collection and opened it to the public in 1903 (1840-1924)
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  96. 1980s
    the decade from 1980 to 1989
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  97. stimulate
    cause to act in a specified manner
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  98. disappointing
    not up to expectations
    Robert Watson found this "very disappointing" and said that "We need the public to understand that climate change is serious so they will change their habits and help us move towards a low carbon economy."
  99. ratified
    formally approved and invested with legal authority
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  100. argue
    have a disagreement about something
    Some critics of the scientific consensus on global warming have argued that these issues should not be linked and that reference to them constitutes an unjustified ad hominem attack.[28]
  101. drought
    a shortage of rainfall
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  102. stimulated
    emotionally aroused
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  103. organize
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  104. Truth
    United States abolitionist and feminist who was freed from slavery and became a leading advocate of the abolition of slavery and for the rights of women (1797-1883)
    This is despite recent publicity through different means, including the films An Inconvenient Truth and The 11th Hour.
  105. fossil
    the remains of a plant or animal from a past geological age
    A 2009 poll by Pew Research Center found that "[w]hile 84% of scientists say the earth is getting warmer because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, just 49% of the public agrees."[18]
  106. impact
    the striking of one body against another
    It is increasingly perceived as a major global issue with far-reaching consequences for future generations - 45% say it is the most serious threat facing the World today and 53% believe it will impact significantly on future generations.
  107. European
    of or relating to or characteristic of Europe
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  108. organisation
    an ordered manner
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  109. roughly
    with rough motion as over a rough surface
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  110. public
    not private
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  111. unprecedented
    novel; having no earlier occurrence
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  112. listed
    on a list
    Both "global warming" and the more politically neutral "climate change" were listed by the Global Language Monitor as political buzzwords or catch phrases in 2005.[8]
  113. personally
    by means of one's own action or presence
    However, the issue features less prominently nationally and locally, indeed only 9% believe climate change will have a significant impact upon them personally.
  114. Earth
    the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
    59 2007
    (USA) The Earth is getting warmer because of human activity[18] 49 2009

    • There is widespread recognition that the climate, irrespective of the cause, is changing - 88% believe this to be true.
  115. politically
    with regard to government
    Both "global warming" and the more politically neutral "climate change" were listed by the Global Language Monitor as political buzzwords or catch phrases in 2005.[8]
  116. pronounce
    speak or utter in a certain way
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  117. scientific
    consistent with systematic study of the physical world
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  118. survey
    determining opinions by interviewing people
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  119. threat
    declaration of an intention to inflict harm on another
    However, there remains a large proportion who are yet to be fully persuaded and hold doubts about the extent of the threat.
  120. temperature
    the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  121. prior
    earlier in time
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  122. mid
    used in combination to denote the middle
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  123. publicity
    a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea
    This is despite recent publicity through different means, including the films An Inconvenient Truth and The 11th Hour.
  124. multiple
    having or involving more than one part or entity
    Global warming controversy
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  125. disputed
    subject to disagreement and debate
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  126. attribute
    a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  127. notably
    especially; in particular
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  128. gas
    state of matter distinguished from solid and liquid states
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  129. backwards
    in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  130. widespread
    widely circulated or diffused
    59 2007
    (USA) The Earth is getting warmer because of human activity[18] 49 2009

    • There is widespread recognition that the climate, irrespective of the cause, is changing - 88% believe this to be true.
  131. facing
    an ornamental coating to a building
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  132. 11th
    coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
    This is despite recent publicity through different means, including the films An Inconvenient Truth and The 11th Hour.
  133. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  134. reject
    refuse to accept or acknowledge
    • Only a small minority reject anthropogenic climate change, while almost half (44%) are very concerned.
  135. worry
    a strong feeling of anxiety
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  136. International
    any of several international socialist organizations
    Statement % agree Year
    (USA) Global Warming is very/extremely important[15] 49 2006
    (International) Climate change is a serious problem.[17]
  137. two-thirds
    two of three equal parts of a divisible whole
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  138. recognise
    perceive to be the same
    You don't have to be a climate-change denier to recognise that there's a great range of opinion on the subject."[12]
  139. variation
    the process of being or becoming different
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  140. devote
    dedicate
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  141. consequence
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
    (Discuss)

    The global warming controversy is a variety of disputes regarding the nature, causes, and consequences of global warming.
  142. Watson
    United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
    Robert Watson found this "very disappointing" and said that "We need the public to understand that climate change is serious so they will change their habits and help us move towards a low carbon economy."
  143. significant
    rich in implication
    90 2006
    (International) Human activity is a significant cause of climate change.[16]
  144. neutral
    having no personal preference
    Both "global warming" and the more politically neutral "climate change" were listed by the Global Language Monitor as political buzzwords or catch phrases in 2005.[8]
  145. major
    greater in scope or effect
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  146. cause
    events that provide the generative force of something
    (Discuss)

    The global warming controversy is a variety of disputes regarding the nature, causes, and consequences of global warming.
  147. carbon
    an abundant nonmetallic element in all organic compounds
    Robert Watson found this "very disappointing" and said that "We need the public to understand that climate change is serious so they will change their habits and help us move towards a low carbon economy."
  148. respond
    show a reaction to something
    Political scientist Roger Pielke, Jr., responding to Mooney, has argued that science is
  149. science
    a branch of study or knowledge involving the observation, investigation, and discovery of general laws or truths that can be tested systematically
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  150. linked
    connected, as railway cars or trailer trucks
    Some critics of the scientific consensus on global warming have argued that these issues should not be linked and that reference to them constitutes an unjustified ad hominem attack.[28]
  151. nation
    a politically organized body of people under a government
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  152. contribute
    give, provide, or supply something
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  153. similarly
    in like manner
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  154. constitute
    form or compose
    Some critics of the scientific consensus on global warming have argued that these issues should not be linked and that reference to them constitutes an unjustified ad hominem attack.[28]
  155. producer
    someone who manufactures something
    But there is no evidence of alarm over global warming in either the United States or China – the two largest producers of greenhouse gases.
  156. human
    a person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  157. odds
    the likelihood of a thing occurring
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  158. partially
    in some degree; not wholly
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  159. bend
    form a curve
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  160. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  161. acceptance
    the state of being satisfactory
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  162. plague
    any large-scale calamity
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  163. navigation
    guidance of ships, planes, or vehicles from place to place
    Global warming controversy
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  164. percentage
    a proportion in relation to a whole
    Just 19% of Americans and 20% of the Chinese who have heard of the issue say they worry a lot about global warming – the lowest percentages in the 15 countries surveyed.
  165. non
    negation of a word or group of words
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  166. increased
    made greater in size or amount or degree
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  167. perception
    the process of becoming aware through the senses
    A compendium of poll results on public perceptions about global warming is below.[14][15][16]
  168. minority
    being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts
    • Only a small minority reject anthropogenic climate change, while almost half (44%) are very concerned.
  169. 20th
    coming next after the nineteenth in position
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  170. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  171. promote
    assign to a higher position
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  172. relate
    give an account of
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  173. generation
    group of genetically related organisms in a line of descent
    It is increasingly perceived as a major global issue with far-reaching consequences for future generations - 45% say it is the most serious threat facing the World today and 53% believe it will impact significantly on future generations.
  174. increasingly
    advancing in amount or intensity
    It is increasingly perceived as a major global issue with far-reaching consequences for future generations - 45% say it is the most serious threat facing the World today and 53% believe it will impact significantly on future generations.
  175. additional
    further or extra
    Additional disputes concern estimates of climate sensitivity, predictions of additional warming, and what the consequences of global warming will be.
  176. article
    one of a class of artifacts
    Global warming controversy
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  177. gap
    an open or empty space in or between things
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  178. induce
    cause to act in a specified manner
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  179. split
    separate into parts or portions
    Global warming controversy
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  180. critic
    a person engaged in the analysis and interpretation of art
    Some critics of the scientific consensus on global warming have argued that these issues should not be linked and that reference to them constitutes an unjustified ad hominem attack.[28]
  181. bending
    movement that causes the formation of a curve
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  182. agree
    consent or assent to a condition
    Statement % agree Year
    (USA) Global Warming is very/extremely important[15] 49 2006
    (International) Climate change is a serious problem.[17]
  183. attitude
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  184. take place
    come to pass
    Substantial activity by NGOs took place as well.[7]
  185. opinion
    a personal belief or judgment
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  186. fewer
    quantifier meaning a smaller number of
    Moreover, nearly half of Americans (47%) and somewhat fewer Chinese (37%) express little or no concern about the problem."[23]
  187. link
    connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
    Some critics of the scientific consensus on global warming have argued that these issues should not be linked and that reference to them constitutes an unjustified ad hominem attack.[28]
  188. State
    the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  189. understanding
    the condition of someone who knows and comprehends
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  190. decade
    a period of 10 years
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  191. persuade
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief
    However, there remains a large proportion who are yet to be fully persuaded and hold doubts about the extent of the threat.
  192. express
    communicate beliefs or opinions
    Roughly half of the populations of Spain (51%) and France (46%) also express great concern over global warming, based on those who have heard about the issue.
  193. appetite
    a feeling of craving something
    • There is still a strong appetite among the public for more information, and 63% say they need this to come to a firm view on the issue and what it means for them.
  194. focus
    the concentration of attention or energy on something
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  195. believing
    the cognitive process that leads to convictions
    • However, the public is out of step with the IPCC, with 41% believing that climate change is being caused by both human activity and natural processes.
  196. jr.
    used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
    Political scientist Roger Pielke, Jr., responding to Mooney, has argued that science is
  197. Green
    an environmentalist who belongs to the Green Party
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  198. Canadian
    of or relating to Canada or its people
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  199. average
    an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  200. estimate
    judge tentatively
    Additional disputes concern estimates of climate sensitivity, predictions of additional warming, and what the consequences of global warming will be.
  201. induced
    brought about or caused; not spontaneous
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  202. reduce
    make smaller
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  203. Chinese
    of or pertaining to China or its peoples or cultures
    Just 19% of Americans and 20% of the Chinese who have heard of the issue say they worry a lot about global warming – the lowest percentages in the 15 countries surveyed.
  204. fuel
    a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
    A 2009 poll by Pew Research Center found that "[w]hile 84% of scientists say the earth is getting warmer because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, just 49% of the public agrees."[18]
  205. discuss
    consider or examine in speech or writing
    (Discuss)

    The global warming controversy is a variety of disputes regarding the nature, causes, and consequences of global warming.
  206. United States
    North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  207. mainly
    for the most part
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  208. recognition
    identifying something or someone by remembering
    59 2007
    (USA) The Earth is getting warmer because of human activity[18] 49 2009

    • There is widespread recognition that the climate, irrespective of the cause, is changing - 88% believe this to be true.
  209. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
    It is increasingly perceived as a major global issue with far-reaching consequences for future generations - 45% say it is the most serious threat facing the World today and 53% believe it will impact significantly on future generations.
  210. nuclear
    constituting the core or central part
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  211. organized
    methodical and efficient in arrangement or function
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  212. lowest
    lowest in rank or importance
    Just 19% of Americans and 20% of the Chinese who have heard of the issue say they worry a lot about global warming – the lowest percentages in the 15 countries surveyed.
  213. recent
    of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  214. pronounced
    strongly marked; easily noticeable
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  215. believe
    accept as true; take to be true
    59 2007
    (USA) The Earth is getting warmer because of human activity[18] 49 2009

    • There is widespread recognition that the climate, irrespective of the cause, is changing - 88% believe this to be true.
  216. phrase
    an expression consisting of one or more words
    Both "global warming" and the more politically neutral "climate change" were listed by the Global Language Monitor as political buzzwords or catch phrases in 2005.[8]
  217. changing
    marked by continuous modification or effective action
    59 2007
    (USA) The Earth is getting warmer because of human activity[18] 49 2009

    • There is widespread recognition that the climate, irrespective of the cause, is changing - 88% believe this to be true.
  218. conduct
    the way a person behaves toward other people
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  219. be given
    have a tendency or disposition to do or be something
    [11]

    There has been a debate among public commentators about how much weight and media coverage should be given to each side of the controversy.
  220. burn
    destroy by fire
    A 2009 poll by Pew Research Center found that "[w]hile 84% of scientists say the earth is getting warmer because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, just 49% of the public agrees."[18]
  221. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
    However, the issue features less prominently nationally and locally, indeed only 9% believe climate change will have a significant impact upon them personally.
  222. testimony
    something that serves as evidence
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  223. action
    something done (usually as opposed to something said)
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  224. Martin
    French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  225. debate
    a discussion with reasons for and against some proposal
    [11]

    There has been a debate among public commentators about how much weight and media coverage should be given to each side of the controversy.
  226. consider
    think about carefully; weigh
    87% of Europeans consider climate change to be a "very serious" or "serious" problem, while 10% "do not consider it a serious problem."
  227. Andrew
    disciple of Jesus
    Andrew Neil of the BBC stated that "There's a great danger that on some issues we're becoming a one-party state in which we're meant to have only one kind of view.
  228. drinking
    the act of consuming liquids
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  229. suggest
    make a proposal; declare a plan for something
    Global warming controversy
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  230. normal
    being approximately average or within certain limits
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  231. today
    on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  232. political
    involving or characteristic of governing or social power
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  233. contrast
    the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  234. coal
    fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  235. solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  236. notion
    a general inclusive concept
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  237. jump
    move forward by leaps and bounds
    Global warming controversy
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  238. reaching
    the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
    It is increasingly perceived as a major global issue with far-reaching consequences for future generations - 45% say it is the most serious threat facing the World today and 53% believe it will impact significantly on future generations.
  239. poverty
    the state of having little or no money and possessions
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  240. David
    the 2nd king of the Israelites
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  241. view
    the visual percept of a region
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  242. perceived
    detected by instinct or inference
    It is increasingly perceived as a major global issue with far-reaching consequences for future generations - 45% say it is the most serious threat facing the World today and 53% believe it will impact significantly on future generations.
  243. alarm
    a device signaling the occurrence of some undesirable event
    But there is no evidence of alarm over global warming in either the United States or China – the two largest producers of greenhouse gases.
  244. main
    most important element
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  245. understand
    know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  246. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  247. seats
    an area that includes places where several people can sit
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  248. opposition
    being against something that you disapprove or disagree with
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  249. step
    the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
    79 2007
    (USA) It's necessary to take major steps starting very soon.[16]
  250. proportion
    relation with respect to comparative quantity or magnitude
    However, there remains a large proportion who are yet to be fully persuaded and hold doubts about the extent of the threat.
  251. united
    being or joined into a single entity
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  252. base
    lowest support of a structure
    Roughly half of the populations of Spain (51%) and France (46%) also express great concern over global warming, based on those who have heard about the issue.
  253. reference
    the act of consulting
    Some critics of the scientific consensus on global warming have argued that these issues should not be linked and that reference to them constitutes an unjustified ad hominem attack.[28]
  254. Japanese
    of or relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people or their culture or language
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  255. foundation
    the basis on which something is grounded
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  256. confusion
    a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
    An example of the poor understanding is public confusion between global warming and ozone depletion or other environmental problems.[21][22]
  257. state
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  258. for example
    as an example
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  259. international
    concerning or belonging to two or more countries
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  260. on the other hand
    (contrastive) from another point of view
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  261. related
    connected logically or causally or by shared characteristics
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  262. Union
    the United States
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  263. start
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  264. starting
    appropriate to the beginning or start of an event
    79 2007
    (USA) It's necessary to take major steps starting very soon.[16]
  265. Senate
    the upper house of the United States Congress
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  266. China
    a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
    But there is no evidence of alarm over global warming in either the United States or China – the two largest producers of greenhouse gases.
  267. mean
    denote or connote
    Andrew Neil of the BBC stated that "There's a great danger that on some issues we're becoming a one-party state in which we're meant to have only one kind of view.
  268. a great deal
    to a very great degree or extent
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  269. great deal
    (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  270. extremely
    to the greatest possible degree
    Statement % agree Year
    (USA) Global Warming is very/extremely important[15] 49 2006
    (International) Climate change is a serious problem.[17]
  271. low
    less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
    Just 19% of Americans and 20% of the Chinese who have heard of the issue say they worry a lot about global warming – the lowest percentages in the 15 countries surveyed.
  272. research
    a seeking for knowledge
    A 2009 poll by Pew Research Center found that "[w]hile 84% of scientists say the earth is getting warmer because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, just 49% of the public agrees."[18]
  273. stated
    declared as fact; explicitly stated
    Andrew Neil of the BBC stated that "There's a great danger that on some issues we're becoming a one-party state in which we're meant to have only one kind of view.
  274. say
    utter aloud
    • There is still a strong appetite among the public for more information, and 63% say they need this to come to a firm view on the issue and what it means for them.
  275. variety
    a category of things distinguished by a common quality
    (Discuss)

    The global warming controversy is a variety of disputes regarding the nature, causes, and consequences of global warming.
  276. devoted
    zealous in allegiance or affection
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  277. energy
    forceful exertion
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  278. organization
    a methodical and orderly manner or approach
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  279. film
    a series of moving pictures that tells a story
    This is despite recent publicity through different means, including the films An Inconvenient Truth and The 11th Hour.
  280. wholly
    to the full or entire extent
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  281. lack
    the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  282. mass
    the property of a body that causes it to have weight
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  283. getting
    the act of acquiring something
    59 2007
    (USA) The Earth is getting warmer because of human activity[18] 49 2009

    • There is widespread recognition that the climate, irrespective of the cause, is changing - 88% believe this to be true.
  284. moreover
    in addition
    Moreover, nearly half of Americans (47%) and somewhat fewer Chinese (37%) express little or no concern about the problem."[23]
  285. future
    the time yet to come
    It is increasingly perceived as a major global issue with far-reaching consequences for future generations - 45% say it is the most serious threat facing the World today and 53% believe it will impact significantly on future generations.
  286. becoming
    displaying or setting off to best advantage
    Andrew Neil of the BBC stated that "There's a great danger that on some issues we're becoming a one-party state in which we're meant to have only one kind of view.
  287. based
    having a base
    Roughly half of the populations of Spain (51%) and France (46%) also express great concern over global warming, based on those who have heard about the issue.
  288. gain
    obtain
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  289. burning
    a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
    A 2009 poll by Pew Research Center found that "[w]hile 84% of scientists say the earth is getting warmer because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, just 49% of the public agrees."[18]
  290. despite
    contemptuous disregard
    This is despite recent publicity through different means, including the films An Inconvenient Truth and The 11th Hour.
  291. habit
    an established custom
    Robert Watson found this "very disappointing" and said that "We need the public to understand that climate change is serious so they will change their habits and help us move towards a low carbon economy."
  292. majority
    the main part
    A 47-nation poll by Pew Global Attitudes conducted in 2007 found that "Substantial majorities 25 of 37 countries say global warming is a 'very serious' problem".[24]
  293. find
    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  294. concerned
    feeling or showing worry about something
    • Only a small minority reject anthropogenic climate change, while almost half (44%) are very concerned.
  295. range
    a variety of different things or activities
    You don't have to be a climate-change denier to recognise that there's a great range of opinion on the subject."[12]
  296. literature
    writings in a particular style on a particular subject
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  297. catch
    take hold of so as to seize or stop the motion of
    Both "global warming" and the more politically neutral "climate change" were listed by the Global Language Monitor as political buzzwords or catch phrases in 2005.[8]
  298. risk
    a source of danger
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  299. rapidly
    with quick movements
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  300. demand
    request urgently and forcefully
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  301. parliament
    a legislative assembly in certain countries
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  302. extent
    the point or degree to which something extends
    However, there remains a large proportion who are yet to be fully persuaded and hold doubts about the extent of the threat.
  303. list
    a database containing an ordered array of items
    Both "global warming" and the more politically neutral "climate change" were listed by the Global Language Monitor as political buzzwords or catch phrases in 2005.[8]
  304. half
    one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
    • Only a small minority reject anthropogenic climate change, while almost half (44%) are very concerned.
  305. poor
    having little money or few possessions
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  306. take
    get into one's hands
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  307. economy
    the system of production and distribution and consumption
    Robert Watson found this "very disappointing" and said that "We need the public to understand that climate change is serious so they will change their habits and help us move towards a low carbon economy."
  308. Spain
    a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
    Roughly half of the populations of Spain (51%) and France (46%) also express great concern over global warming, based on those who have heard about the issue.
  309. center
    an area that is in the middle of some larger region
    A 2009 poll by Pew Research Center found that "[w]hile 84% of scientists say the earth is getting warmer because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, just 49% of the public agrees."[18]
  310. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
    [11]

    There has been a debate among public commentators about how much weight and media coverage should be given to each side of the controversy.
  311. hold
    have in one's hands or grip
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  312. continue
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition
    • The public continue to externalise climate change to other people, places and times.
  313. statement
    the act of affirming or asserting something
    Statement % agree Year
    (USA) Global Warming is very/extremely important[15] 49 2006
    (International) Climate change is a serious problem.[17]
  314. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  315. level
    a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  316. weather
    atmospheric conditions such as temperature and precipitation
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  317. member
    anything that belongs to a set or class
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  318. firm
    not soft or yielding to pressure
    • There is still a strong appetite among the public for more information, and 63% say they need this to come to a firm view on the issue and what it means for them.
  319. surface
    the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  320. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    • However, the public is out of step with the IPCC, with 41% believing that climate change is being caused by both human activity and natural processes.
  321. economic
    of or relating to production and management of wealth
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  322. a lot
    to a very great degree or extent
    Just 19% of Americans and 20% of the Chinese who have heard of the issue say they worry a lot about global warming – the lowest percentages in the 15 countries surveyed.
  323. remains
    the dead body of a human being
    However, there remains a large proportion who are yet to be fully persuaded and hold doubts about the extent of the threat.
  324. fully
    to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely;
    However, there remains a large proportion who are yet to be fully persuaded and hold doubts about the extent of the threat.
  325. drink
    take in liquids
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  326. strong
    having strength or power greater than average or expected
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  327. search
    look or seek
    Global warming controversy
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Jump to: navigation, search It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles.
  328. difference
    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
    There are differences between the opinion of scientists and that of the general public.
  329. seat
    any support where you can sit
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  330. industry
    the action of making of goods and services for sale
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  331. found
    set up
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  332. equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  333. however
    in whatever way or manner
    • However, the public is out of step with the IPCC, with 41% believing that climate change is being caused by both human activity and natural processes.
  334. population
    the people who inhabit a territory or state
    Roughly half of the populations of Spain (51%) and France (46%) also express great concern over global warming, based on those who have heard about the issue.
  335. popular
    regarded with great favor or approval by the general public
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  336. need
    require or want
    • There is still a strong appetite among the public for more information, and 63% say they need this to come to a firm view on the issue and what it means for them.
  337. American
    of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture
    Just 19% of Americans and 20% of the Chinese who have heard of the issue say they worry a lot about global warming – the lowest percentages in the 15 countries surveyed.
  338. Germany
    a republic in central Europe
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  339. hear
    perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
    Roughly half of the populations of Spain (51%) and France (46%) also express great concern over global warming, based on those who have heard about the issue.
  340. Robert
    United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
    Robert Watson found this "very disappointing" and said that "We need the public to understand that climate change is serious so they will change their habits and help us move towards a low carbon economy."
  341. about
    (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
    [11]

    There has been a debate among public commentators about how much weight and media coverage should be given to each side of the controversy.
  342. show
    make visible or noticeable
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  343. steps
    the course along which a person has walked or is walking in
    79 2007
    (USA) It's necessary to take major steps starting very soon.[16]
  344. there
    in or at that place
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  345. press
    put pressure or force upon something
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  346. party
    an occasion on which people gather to socialize and have fun
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  347. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
    But there is no evidence of alarm over global warming in either the United States or China – the two largest producers of greenhouse gases.
  348. country
    the territory occupied by a nation
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  349. earth
    the third planet from the sun
    A 2009 poll by Pew Research Center found that "[w]hile 84% of scientists say the earth is getting warmer because of human activity such as burning fossil fuels, just 49% of the public agrees."[18]
  350. means
    how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
    • There is still a strong appetite among the public for more information, and 63% say they need this to come to a firm view on the issue and what it means for them.
  351. regard
    the condition of being honored or respected
    (Discuss)

    The global warming controversy is a variety of disputes regarding the nature, causes, and consequences of global warming.
  352. lot
    anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
    Just 19% of Americans and 20% of the Chinese who have heard of the issue say they worry a lot about global warming – the lowest percentages in the 15 countries surveyed.
  353. have
    possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
    Global warming controversy
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Jump to: navigation, search It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles.
  354. rise
    move upward
    A 2010 poll in the UK for the BBC showed "Climate scepticism on the rise".[25]
  355. both
    equally or alike
    Both "global warming" and the more politically neutral "climate change" were listed by the Global Language Monitor as political buzzwords or catch phrases in 2005.[8]
  356. changed
    made or become different in nature or form
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  357. very
    being the exact same one; not any other:
    87% of Europeans consider climate change to be a "very serious" or "serious" problem, while 10% "do not consider it a serious problem."
  358. wide
    having great extent from one side to the other
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  359. attack
    an offensive against an enemy
    Some critics of the scientific consensus on global warming have argued that these issues should not be linked and that reference to them constitutes an unjustified ad hominem attack.[28]
  360. Indian
    of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  361. somewhat
    to a small degree or extent
    Moreover, nearly half of Americans (47%) and somewhat fewer Chinese (37%) express little or no concern about the problem."[23]
  362. hot
    having a high or higher than desirable temperature
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  363. reach
    move forward or upward in order to touch
    It is increasingly perceived as a major global issue with far-reaching consequences for future generations - 45% say it is the most serious threat facing the World today and 53% believe it will impact significantly on future generations.
  364. between
    in the interval
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  365. danger
    the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
    Andrew Neil of the BBC stated that "There's a great danger that on some issues we're becoming a one-party state in which we're meant to have only one kind of view.
  366. remain
    continue in a place, position, or situation
    However, there remains a large proportion who are yet to be fully persuaded and hold doubts about the extent of the threat.
  367. information
    knowledge acquired through study or experience
    • There is still a strong appetite among the public for more information, and 63% say they need this to come to a firm view on the issue and what it means for them.
  368. language
    a means of communicating by the use of sounds or symbols
    Both "global warming" and the more politically neutral "climate change" were listed by the Global Language Monitor as political buzzwords or catch phrases in 2005.[8]
  369. to it
    to that
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  370. move
    change location
    Robert Watson found this "very disappointing" and said that "We need the public to understand that climate change is serious so they will change their habits and help us move towards a low carbon economy."
  371. rate
    a quantity considered as a proportion of another quantity
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  372. century
    a period of 100 years
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  373. large
    above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude
    However, there remains a large proportion who are yet to be fully persuaded and hold doubts about the extent of the threat.
  374. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  375. parts
    the local environment
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  376. Europe
    the 2nd smallest continent
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  377. James
    disciple of Jesus
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  378. report
    to give an account or representation of in words
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  379. standing
    status or reputation
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  380. below
    in or to a place that is lower
    A compendium of poll results on public perceptions about global warming is below.[14][15][16]
  381. world
    the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  382. result
    something that follows as a consequence
    A compendium of poll results on public perceptions about global warming is below.[14][15][16]
  383. kind of
    to some (great or small) extent
    Andrew Neil of the BBC stated that "There's a great danger that on some issues we're becoming a one-party state in which we're meant to have only one kind of view.
  384. group
    any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
    The Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist, David Suzuki, reports that focus groups organized by the David Suzuki Foundation showed the public has a poor understanding of the science behind global warming.[20]
  385. food
    any substance that can be metabolized by an animal
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  386. heard
    detected or perceived via the auditory sense
    Roughly half of the populations of Spain (51%) and France (46%) also express great concern over global warming, based on those who have heard about the issue.
  387. great
    a person who has achieved distinction in some field
    Andrew Neil of the BBC stated that "There's a great danger that on some issues we're becoming a one-party state in which we're meant to have only one kind of view.
  388. note
    a brief written record
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  389. especially
    to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
    The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significantly to it, and whether the increase is wholly or partially an artifact of poor measurements.
  390. side
    a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
    [11]

    There has been a debate among public commentators about how much weight and media coverage should be given to each side of the controversy.
  391. over
    beyond the top or upper surface or edge
    Martin Gardner, on the other hand, sees the media in the United States bending over backwards to give equal time to both sides, when pseudoscience and science are at odds.[13]
  392. third
    one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  393. important
    significant in effect or meaning
    Statement % agree Year
    (USA) Global Warming is very/extremely important[15] 49 2006
    (International) Climate change is a serious problem.[17]
  394. British
    of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  395. deal
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    A 15-nation poll conducted in 2006 by Pew Global found that there "is a substantial gap in concern over global warming – roughly two-thirds of Japanese (66%) and Indians (65%) say they personally worry a great deal about global warming.
  396. natural
    relating to or concerning the physical world
    • However, the public is out of step with the IPCC, with 41% believing that climate change is being caused by both human activity and natural processes.
  397. stand
    be standing; be upright
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  398. France
    a republic in western Europe
    Roughly half of the populations of Spain (51%) and France (46%) also express great concern over global warming, based on those who have heard about the issue.
  399. necessary
    absolutely essential
    79 2007
    (USA) It's necessary to take major steps starting very soon.[16]
  400. national
    of or relating to or belonging to a country
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  401. position
    the particular part of space occupied by something
    No scientific body of national or international standing disagrees with this view,[2][3] though a few organisations hold non-committal positions.
  402. come to
    cause to experience suddenly
    • There is still a strong appetite among the public for more information, and 63% say they need this to come to a firm view on the issue and what it means for them.
  403. other
    not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  404. doubt
    the state of being unsure of something
    However, there remains a large proportion who are yet to be fully persuaded and hold doubts about the extent of the threat.
  405. face
    the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin
    A 2009 Eurobarometer survey titled "Europeans' Attitude Toward Climate Change" notes that, on the average, Europeans rate climate change as the second most serious problem facing the world today, between "poverty, the lack of food and drinking water" and "a major global economic downturn."
  406. give
    transfer possession of something concrete or abstract
    [11]

    There has been a debate among public commentators about how much weight and media coverage should be given to each side of the controversy.
  407. nearly
    slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
    Moreover, nearly half of Americans (47%) and somewhat fewer Chinese (37%) express little or no concern about the problem."[23]
  408. taking
    the act of someone who picks up or takes something
    All European Union member states ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and many European countries had already been taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions prior to 1990.
  409. subject
    some situation or event that is thought about
    You don't have to be a climate-change denier to recognise that there's a great range of opinion on the subject."[12]
  410. interest
    a sense of concern with and curiosity about something
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  411. most
    used to indicate the greatest amount or degree of a quality
    In Europe, the notion of human influence on climate gained wide acceptance more rapidly than in many other parts of the world, most notably the United States.[9][10]
  412. force
    influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
    Similarly, incipient coverage of climate change in the British press "changed at the end of 1988 ... stimulated by Margaret Thatcher's appropriation of the risks of climate change to promote nuclear energy and dismantle the coal industry ... but also by environmental organizations and political forces in opposition who demanded solutions that contrasted with the government's."[5]
  413. more
    greater in size or amount or extent or degree
    The controversy is significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1] where there is a strong consensus that global surface temperatures have increased in recent decades and that the trend is caused mainly by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases.
  414. across
    to the opposite side
    For example, Margaret Thatcher advocated action against man-made climate change in 1988,[6] and Germany started to take action after the Green Party took seats in Parliament across the 1980s.
  415. history
    a record or narrative description of past events
    History

    Public opinion
    Main articles: Public opinion on climate change and Media coverage of climate change
    The level of coverage that US mass media devoted to global warming "was minimal prior to 1988" but interest increased significantly after the drought of 1988, and related Senate testimony of James E. Hansen "attributing the abnormally hot weather plaguing our nation to global warming".[4]
  416. place
    a point located with respect to surface features of a region
    Substantial activity by NGOs took place as well.[7]
  417. free
    able to act at will
    Global warming controversy
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Jump to: navigation, search It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles.
  418. as well
    in addition
    Substantial activity by NGOs took place as well.[7]
  419. hour
    a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
    This is despite recent publicity through different means, including the films An Inconvenient Truth and The 11th Hour.
  420. different
    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree
    This is despite recent publicity through different means, including the films An Inconvenient Truth and The 11th Hour.
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