Analysis of “Making Climate Change Understandable” Often times climate change is dismissed, however, climate change is happening and needs to be addressed. In the article “Making Climate Change Understandable” the authors DiMento and Doughman argue that climate change is a major issue in our world that needs to be made understandable for the public. They argue by showing how some people see the lack of understanding between scientists themselves, as well as, not only do scientists present us complex data but word it in a way that may make it difficult to understand for many. The writers claim that climate change is an issue that many do not understand. They state that it is not understandable because scientists aren’t
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They tell us that scientists present climate change in a difficult way because the science field uses terms that aren’t in one’s vocabulary such as words like secondary effects, integrated assessment, etc. This claim is supported with an example of a climate change organization that has a glossary with up to three hundred words. Another example of presenting data in a way most people can’t understand is using the metric system to show data. Most people in the United States do not know how to use the Metric system, which makes it difficult for them to understand the data given. The writers support their claim with examples of words that are being used to explain climate change as well as an example of a common mistake done by …show more content…
The authors state that when the people who are opposed to climate change are suggested to change their actions such as drive less and eat less meat, they become very defensive. They defend their stand and are not open to hearing different views. Those who oppose climate change often believe that scientists bring up environmental issues only because that is their job. Another counter argument they mention is that many believe that the planets climate is always changing and is nothing new. They disprove this by stating the effects of current climate change such as the sea level increase. Counter arguments are acknowledged and also disproved with factual evidence such as the quote by Emanuel to show readers that he acknowledges opposing
They tell us that scientists present climate change in a difficult way because the science field uses terms that aren’t in one’s vocabulary such as words like secondary effects, integrated assessment, etc. This claim is supported with an example of a climate change organization that has a glossary with up to three hundred words. Another example of presenting data in a way most people can’t understand is using the metric system to show data. Most people in the United States do not know how to use the Metric system, which makes it difficult for them to understand the data given. The writers support their claim with examples of words that are being used to explain climate change as well as an example of a common mistake done by …show more content…
The authors state that when the people who are opposed to climate change are suggested to change their actions such as drive less and eat less meat, they become very defensive. They defend their stand and are not open to hearing different views. Those who oppose climate change often believe that scientists bring up environmental issues only because that is their job. Another counter argument they mention is that many believe that the planets climate is always changing and is nothing new. They disprove this by stating the effects of current climate change such as the sea level increase. Counter arguments are acknowledged and also disproved with factual evidence such as the quote by Emanuel to show readers that he acknowledges opposing