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Alarmists Quote by Walter Cunningham

“Global warming alarmists invariably try to make their case by resorting to rhetoric, dogma, opinion, and emotion. The closest thing to scientific data in their articles is the occasional chart claiming a poorly understood correlation between atmospheric CO2 and the Earth's temperature.” quote by Walter Cunningham
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“Global warming alarmists invariably try to make their case by resorting to rhetoric, dogma, opinion, and emotion. The closest thing to scientific data in their articles is the occasional chart claiming a poorly understood correlation between atmospheric CO2 and the Earth's temperature.”

Walter Cunningham

About This Quote

Climate alarmists often rely on rhetoric and emotion, with sparse data like occasional charts.

In simple terms: Climate alarmists use emotion and limited data.

Key Takeaway

Seek robust evidence.

Themes

climate communication science

Mood

skeptical concerned

Type

analytical informative

When to use this quote

  • policy debate
  • media analysis
  • public education

Key Concepts

rhetoric data scarcity emotional appeal

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can data be presented more clearly?
  • What standards should media follow?
A Different Perspective

Emotional appeals can obscure scientific uncertainty.

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