The Discourse Surrounding Climate Change

In this chapter, the speakers discuss climate change and its impacts. They mention various data points, such as record lows in Antarctic sea ice extent, smashing seasonal records of ocean temperatures, and the hottest June on record. One speaker expresses their agreement with the fact that global surface temperatures are increasing due to man-made causes but disagrees that it is an existential threat to humanity. They argue for considering the net positive and negative effects of climate and the use of fossil fuels on human prosperity and flourishing.