The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine are considering a “quick-response capability” to challenge public misinformation about climate science. The strategy for the independent national academies — which advise the government on science — was one of the recommendations in a report last month intended to help experts communicate effectively about climate issues, such as the very real problems of global warming. But the quick-response tactics under consideration would be aimed at mischaracterizations of climate science by “highly influential individuals or groups,” stated the “Climate Communications Initiative Strategic Plan.” Procedures could be developed that would allow the academies to respond to climate issues within 48 hours. Trump indicated in a tweet this week to millions of followers that the severe cold spell in parts of the nation disproved the existence of global warming. “What the hell is going on with Global Warming?

Source: Huffington Post February 02, 2019 03:33 UTC