In the following viewpoint, S. Fred Singer argues that contrary to dire scenarios of floods and famine, global warming remains scientifically unproven and does not pose a threat to the environment and human welfare. Singer maintains that politicians, the media, environmentalists, and bad science have joined forces to foist a global warming scare on the American public. According to Singer, these factions promote a fear of global warming in order to secure research grant money and justify the expansion of government control over personal behavior. Singer is professor emeritus of...
Source: Global Warming, ©2002 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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