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Connecting with Americans: A Fresh Perspective

by Bob Perkowitz   On October 4, 2011, 80 strategic leaders representing academia, business, government, media, NGOs and foundations from various sectors gathered in Washington, DC to share thoughts on protecting ecosystems, people and our planet from the accelerating affects of atmospheric pollution. In a structured day of expert speakers and working groups, participants prioritized [...]

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Here’s A Hint: Try Facts and Reality

by Bob Perkowitz   Science is key to denier arguments about climate change. They keep the denial debate vibrant by claiming the science isn’t settled. They embrace the any scientist who disagrees with some aspect of a climate report as if he or she was a messiah.   In response, like Pavlov’s dogs, we begin [...]

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Why Americans Don’t Get Climate Change

At the UNFCCC climate talks in Cancun in December 2010, Ted Turner famously asked “When will the world understand that we are right and they are wrong?”. The timing isn’t actually clear, but they will get it – reality is on our side. In the meantime though, many climate solutions advocates continue to ask why [...]

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