Strategies in Addressing Climate Change and Carbon Dioxide Emissions

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on strategies and tactics related to climate change and carbon dioxide emissions.

What is the first strategy used by organizations portraying themselves in climate-related debates?

They portray themselves as being nonpartisan and scientific.

What tactic is often used to describe activists concerned with health or environmental issues?

They are portrayed as extremists.

What do global warming alarmists claim about glaciers?

They claim the glaciers are melting due to carbon dioxide emissions.

How do proponents of fossil fuels view carbon dioxide?

They argue that carbon dioxide is not pollution, but rather part of the life cycle.

What is the economic argument made against regulating carbon dioxide emissions?

Regulating carbon dioxide emissions could lead to severe economic problems, such as unemployment and inflation.

What is the term used for a fake organization that appears to advocate for a cause?

A front group.

What type of advertisements targeted consumers concerning regulations on carbon dioxide emissions?

Advertisements released by front groups often aimed at negotiating sentiments against regulations.

What is astroturfing?

Astroturfing is the practice of masking the sponsors of a message to make it appear as though it originates from a grassroots movement.

How can individuals verify if information comes from a reputable source?

Individuals can use organizations like SourceWatch to track and investigate front groups.

What is a major social change affecting the spread of information since 2011?

The rise of social media and targeted online advertisements.