How is it that, in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence, there are still some who would deny the dangers of climate change? Not surprisingly, the loudest voices are not scientific, and it is remarkable how many economists, lawyers, journalists and politicians set themselves up as experts on the science.
Nicholas SternThe basic scientific conclusions on climate change are very robust and for good reason. The greenhouse effect is simple science: greenhouse gases trap heat, and humans are emitting ever more greenhouse gases.
Nicholas SternAdaptation can efficiently reduce the costs of climate change while atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases are being stabilised
Nicholas SternScience and policy-making thrive on challenge and questioning; they are vital to the health of inquiry and democracy.
Nicholas SternAdaptation is the only means to reduce the now-unavoidable costs of climate change over the next few decades
Nicholas Stern