Convince public on climate to save planet: experts

The public needs to be convinced about the threat of climate change so governments are under pressure to adopt strong policies and extend a U.N. pact to fight climate change in Copenhagen this December, experts say.

Persuading the public that the long-term effects of climate change could be averted by action now should be a top priority, psychology experts said at a climate change psychology conference in London this week. Full Story »

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Richard Riehl
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by Richard Riehl - Nov. 11, 2009

Not much news in this story, a depressing account of how public interest in something of vital interest to our future well being waxes and wanes with the economy and organized political campaigns refuting the scientific evidence. I don't think international conferences, while important, will sway public interest.

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