Age Quote by Piers Corbyn
“It's not the case that carbon dioxide drives temperatures. When you leave Ice Ages, it's the other way around: The temperatures go up first, and then carbon dioxide levels go up.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Climate Debate, 2020
Historical climate shifts suggest temperature changes precede CO₂ fluctuations, challenging the view that CO₂ is the primary driver of warming.
In simple terms: Temperatures rose before CO₂ in past ice ages, questioning CO₂’s role.
Consider multiple factors in climate science.
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Type
When to use this quote
- Policy making
- educational curricula
- public discourse
- environmental research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perspective affect climate policy?
- What evidence supports temperature‑first scenarios?
Complex climate systems involve many interacting variables, not just CO₂.