Climate change is frequently referred to as a hot-button issue. It’s a “platform” issue, with political parties taking definite stands on either side. Both parties are guilty of misrepresenting information and not always backing up the research that feeds policies. As much as I admire Al Gore, I have wondered if his championing of the cause has hurt its progress, especially on a grassroots level. An issue that affects the whole globe should have the potential to bring people together. Political figures are polarizing, but the two parties are not the only groups responsible for this division.The media ...
Why Climate Change is Divisive and Why It Should Not Be
Posted by Bosque 827 days ago (http://www.wattwatt.com)Climate change is frequently referred to as a hot-button issue. It’s a “platform” issue, with political parties taking definite stands on either side. Both parties are guilty of misrepresenting information and not always backing up the research that feeds policies. As much as I admire Al Gore, I have wondered if his championing of the cause has hurt its progress, especially on a grassroots level. An issue that affects the whole globe should have the potential to bring people together. Political figures are polarizing, but the two parties are not the only groups responsible for this division.The media ...
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