Changing Quote by Scott Pruitt
“The climate is changing. That's not the debate. The debate is how do we know what the ideal surface temperature is in 2100?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate policy briefing, 2017
The speaker asserts that climate change is settled, and the real debate is about predicting future temperatures.
In simple terms: Climate change is accepted; focus is on future forecasts.
Improve climate modeling accuracy.
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Type
When to use this quote
- government planning
- risk assessment
- energy strategy
- public communication
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What methods improve climate predictions?
- How should policy act amid uncertainty?
Predicting precise temperatures is highly uncertain.