Scientists will say we can't blame global warming for any single event. In a sense that's right, but the fact that the frequency and intensity of these events is increasing you can blame on global warming. James Hansen blameeventfact share on social
We need to send a message to Congress and the president that we want them to take the actions that are needed to preserve climate for young people and future generations and all life on the planet. James Hansen actionclimatecongress Change image and share on social
Because cap and trade is enforced through the selling and trading of permits, it actually perpetuates the pollution it is supposed to eliminate. James Hansen capeliminateenforce Change image and share on social
Adding CO2 to the air is like throwing another blanket on the bed. James Hansen addairbed Change image and share on social
Tipping points are so dangerous because if you pass them, the climate is out of humanity's control: if an ice sheet disintegrates and starts to slide into the ocean there's nothing we can do about that. James Hansen climatecontroldangerous share on social
I tend to be naive and gullible, I guess, but I try to believe that governments believe what they say. James Hansen governmentguessgullible Change image and share on social
As a government employee, you can't testify against the government. James Hansen employeegovernmenttestify Change image and share on social
The fact is fossil fuel carbon will stay in the surface climate system for millennia. James Hansen carbonclimatefact Change image and share on social
Recent warming coincides with rapid growth of human-made greenhouse gases. The observed rapid warming gives urgency to discussions about how to slow greenhouse gas emissions. James Hansen coincidediscussionemission Change image and share on social
After spending three or four years interacting with the Bush administration, I realized they were not taking any actions to deal with climate change. So, I decided to give one talk, and then it snowballed into another talk and eventually to even protesting and getting arrested. James Hansen actionadministrationarrest share on social
