Richard C.J. Somerville

Distinguished Professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego

Richard is a theoretical meteorologist and an expert on computer simulations of the atmosphere. Among his many honors, Somerville is a fellow of both the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Meteorological Society. He has received awards for both his research and his popular book, “The Forgiving Air: Understanding Environmental Change.”

Debates Featuring Richard C.J. Somerville

Global Warming is Not a Crisis

With Michael Crichton, Brenda Ekwurzel, Richard S. Lindzen, Gavin Schmidt, Richard C.J. Somerville, Philip Stott

March 14, 2007

Global warming has sparked widespread alarm over the fate of the planet. Proponents argue that, unless we invest substantial economic and political resources into combating global warming, earth will be irrevocably damaged and human existence as a whole will be threatened. Should we trust current models to project the state of the Earth in 100 years, or 1,000 years? Does the science really add up? Are we endangering future generations by failing to act?

Global Warming is Not a Crisis

With Michael Crichton, Brenda Ekwurzel, Richard S. Lindzen, Gavin Schmidt, Richard C.J. Somerville, Philip Stott

March 14, 2007

Features

Topics

Upcoming debates

SUPPORT OPEN-MINDED DEBATE

Richard C.J. Somerville

Debates Featuring Richard C.J. Somerville

Global Warming is Not a Crisis

Global Warming is Not a Crisis

Be Curious. Be Open-Minded. Be Open to Debate.