14 Questions
What is the main focus of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) according to Roger Pielke, Jr.?
Promoting political agendas
What is the first-order effect of an increase in greenhouse gas emissions, as mentioned in the text?
Global warming
What does Martin Persson emphasize as the main cause of global warming?
Burning of fossil fuels
What remains uncertain about the sensitivity of climate to increases in greenhouse gases?
The long-term effects of climate change
What does Roger Pielke, Jr. consider as essential for dealing with climate change?
Aggressive mitigation and adaptation strategies
What does the text suggest about the highest-emission scenario presented by the IPCC in 2021?
It was considered most likely in the 2013 report
What is the underlying feature of the problem according to the 'My Unqualified View' section?
Uncertainty
What does economic analysis aim for when considering environmental policy?
Cost-benefit analysis and debate
What is the primary approach suggested towards interpreting scientific findings in the 'A Crisis. An Emergency. Existential.' section?
Scepticism of scientific method
In the context of environmental policy, what is the purpose of listing pros and cons according to the 'Costs and Benefits' section?
To initiate a cost-benefit analysis
What does the text suggest about scientists and their tendency in the 'A Hard Nose for Policy' section?
They have a weak suit and narrow experience
What is the main concern when moving away from fossil fuels as mentioned in the 'Get it Right' section?
Achievability of net zero by 2050
What is the suggested purpose of raising questions, discussion, and assessment according to the 'Useful' section?
To initiate questioning and dialogue
What does the 'Working hypothesis' mentioned in the 'A Crisis. An Emergency. Existential.' section propose?
There is a serious problem among humanity's foremost problems
Test your knowledge of essential questions related to scientific and policy uncertainty, including global warming, the impact of burning fossil fuels, the significance of climate change, and potential actions to address the issue.
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