Lukewarmer
In discussions of global warming, lukewarmer (or lukewarmist) is a neologism that refers to those who agree with the international scientific consensus that human CO2 is the main cause of global warming, but do not agree with the projected effects of global warming. In particular, they usually contend that the negative effects predicted by the IPCC have been overstated and/or the positive effects understated.
It has been variously defined to mean people who:
- "appear to accept the body of climate science but interpret it in a way that is least threatening: emphasising uncertainties, playing down dangers, and advocating a slow and cautious response." and "are politically conservative."[1]
- "...accept the basics of climate science but don't think it's worth investing heavily today to prevent or limit a problem that will increasingly hit home in the decades ahead."[2]
- "Acknowledge that the Earth is getting hotter, but [believe that] it's not a big deal."[3]
- "...recognize heating trends but dispute their significance or reject the idea of human involvement..."[4]
Like climate change denial, lukewarmers' views have been criticized, with Joe Romm referring to it as "a dangerous delusion that is based on wishful thinking (or intentional disinformation), not science."[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ Hamilton, Clive (25 July 2012). "Climate change and the soothing message of luke-warmism". The Conversation. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
- ↑ Hickman, Leo (28 August 2013). "The era of climate change 'denial' is over". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ Sheppard, Kate (21 April 2011). "A Field Guide to Climate Change Skeptics". Mother Jones. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ Boggs, Carl E. (2012). Ecology and Revolution: Global Crisis and the Political Challenge (Environmental Politics and Theory). Palgrave Macmillan. p. 28. Search this book on
- ↑ Romm, Joseph J. (19 September 2010). "A detailed look at climate sensitivity". Climate Progress. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
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