Analysis of Chris Christie's climate statements
…are affecting weather patterns and our climate.” This and other accurate quotes from the candidate very likely resulted in the scientists issuing a higher rating in Climate Feedback’s case. Note,…
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IncorrectVideo of Ian Plimer incorrectly states that human CO2 emissions are not responsible for increased atmospheric CO2 concentrations and global warming
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Increases in atmospheric CO2 is mainly from natural causes, like ocean outgassing, and not from humans who emit so little in comparison
Source: Conservative Political Action Conference, Ian Plimer, 2023-10-03 -
Offshore wind turbines aren’t louder than high winds or passing ships, no evidence they harm whales
…and blue whales to seek higher latitudes. Ecological Indicators. IPCC. (2021) Sixth Assessment Report. Zhong and Haigh. (2013) The greenhouse effect and carbon dioxide. Royal Meteorological Society Weather. Matkin et…
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What caused Iberia’s blackout? Renewable energy’s opponents were quick to blame solar and wind, but multiple factors appear to be at play
…is not a term that meteorologists or climate scientists use. Atmospheric phenomena can disturb electric infrastructure, but there’s no evidence this happened in Spain. It’s worth noting that the weather…
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InaccurateRush Limbaugh falsely claims there is no evidence of human-caused global warming
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There isn’t yet any empirical evidence for their claim that greenhouse gases even cause temperatures to increase.
Source: The Rush Limbaugh Show, Rush Limbaugh, 2018-04-02 -
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-2Very lowAnalysis of “Top 10 Global Warming Lies That May Shock You”
…specifically the Chapter on Forests for full details. “Severe storms, floods and agricultural losses may cost a great deal of money, but such extreme weather events—and their resulting costs—are dramatically…
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CorrectThe long-term survival of polar bears is threatened by loss of sea-ice due to global warming, new study confirms
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"Global warming is driving polar bears toward extinction"
Source: The New York Times, Henry Fountain, 2020-07-20 -
How do solar and wind change the electric grid?
…disadvantage, however, is that solar and wind are intermittent – they only work when weather permits. There are many claims that intermittency makes solar and wind unreliable. While intermittency is…