Why is it so hard to agree on climate change?
Brilliant people have reached sharply divergent views. I took a yearlong journey into understanding climate change, diving into the thicket of probabilistic and cautiously hedged statements published annually by the IPCC.
I read skeptics and independent thinkers about the energy system and environmental policy, from Vaclav Smil and Bill Gates to Bjorn Lomborg and Danny Cullenward.
Now, I’ve written a primer on the issue. It's far from comprehensive, but I've tied key claims back to the IPCC, honed in on points where rich data is available, and highlighted areas of major disagreement.
I’d appreciate your comments and feedback—and I hope it sparks some debate.