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Origins of Climate Denial: Exploiting Scientists' Kryptonite—Certainty
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
A new peer-reviewed study in the journal Science shows that not only did Exxon scientists suspect climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels was a growing problem that would lead to crisis if nothing changed, but they were terrifyingly accurate in their modeling and predictions. Alongside this special re-broadcast of Season 1 of Drilled, all about the origins of climate denial and Exxon's role in it, we speak with the study's lead author Geoffrey Supran about its importance.
In this episode, a look at how oil companies exploited various weaknesses in science, namely scientists' tendency toward not prioritizing or valuing good communication skills, and their absolute refusal to be certain about anything.
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In this episode, a look at how oil companies exploited various weaknesses in science, namely scientists' tendency toward not prioritizing or valuing good communication skills, and their absolute refusal to be certain about anything.
Support us: https://www.drilledpodcast.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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