ESRL/PSL Seminar Series

Abstract

As a staff member in both the White House and the U.S. Congress during the last decade, Dr. Loschnigg has been closely involved in the debates about the science of climate change, as well as the need to reduce carbon emissions and shift to cleaner sources of energy. But Congressional action has been slower than many would prefer, often because of misinformation regarding the science of climate change and confusion about the projected impacts. Dr. Loschnigg will provide an overview of this debate, discuss the issue's deeper ideological underpinnings, and give an assessment of current and future action for reducing emissions.