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The American Denial of Global Warming
From UCLA -- Polls show that between one-third and one-half of Americans still believe that there is "no solid evidence" of global warming, or that if warming is happening it can be attributed to natural variability. Join scientist and renowned historian Naomi Oreskes as she describes her investigation into the reasons for such widespread mistrust and misunderstanding of scientific consensus and probes the history of organized campaigns designed to create public doubt and confusion about science.
Jim Rogers, the CEO of Duke Energy, and other industry leaders invest money and resources into concealing the true intentions of coal plants. Rogers made a promise to reduce Duke's astronomical carbon footprint by 80% yet there is not the technology nor the evidence to support Rogers' plan. The industries tell you what you want to hear and conceal what you don't. It's disheartening that the majrity of the public doesn't know the realities behind how carbon emission from coal fired plants effects global warming. http://www.thedirtylie.com/ is a great sit that looks to inform the public.