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“Climate change is the 800-pound gorilla in the living room that the media dances around. But in the scientific community, it's a settled question: 95 percent of scientists believe this is happening with 100 percent confidence temperatures are rising.” quote by Michio Kaku
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“Climate change is the 800-pound gorilla in the living room that the media dances around. But in the scientific community, it's a settled question: 95 percent of scientists believe this is happening with 100 percent confidence temperatures are rising.”

Michio Kaku

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Climate change is an undeniable, massive issue, with overwhelming scientific consensus confirming rising temperatures.

In simple terms: Climate change is real and urgent.

Key Takeaway

Act on scientific consensus now.

Themes

environment science urgency

Mood

urgent concerned

Type

scientific advocacy

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • education
  • legislation

Key Concepts

climatology policy public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can you take?
  • How to influence policy?
A Different Perspective

Political inertia hinders progress.

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