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“I think that measuring with precision human activity on the climate is something very challenging to do, and there's tremendous disagreement about the degree of impact.” quote by Scott Pruitt
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“I think that measuring with precision human activity on the climate is something very challenging to do, and there's tremendous disagreement about the degree of impact.”

Scott Pruitt

About This Quote

Source Speech: Senate Hearing on Climate Policy, 2015

Measuring human impact on climate is difficult and contentious, with many disagreements.

In simple terms: Climate measurement is hard and disputed.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge uncertainty.

Themes

climate science policy measurement

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

policy scientific

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • research
  • public debate

Key Concepts

environmental science statistics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we improve climate data accuracy?
  • What role should disagreement play in policy?
A Different Perspective

Scientific uncertainty can stall action.

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