Amount Quote by Arnold Kling
“I am worried about climate change. In one respect, I may be more worried than other people. I am worried because I have very little confidence that we know what is causing it…One of my fears is that we could reduce carbon emissions by some drastic amount, only to discover that-oops-it turns out that climate change is being caused by something else.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Climate Change Concerns, 2023
The speaker worries that current climate policies may be misguided due to uncertain scientific causes, fearing ineffective solutions.
In simple terms: Uncertainty about climate causes fuels anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Seek robust, adaptable policies.
Themes
climate change
uncertainty
policy
science
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
analytical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- government planning
- environmental activism
- research funding
Key Concepts
risk assessment
adaptive management
policy design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve climate science confidence?
- What flexible strategies can address unknown drivers?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one cause may overlook others.
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