Calling Climate-Change Sceptics

Most scientists agree that the climate is changing, and that human actions are contributing. Do you agree, or are you sceptical? Discuss the scientific evidence for climate change directly with experts who are convinced that it’s not a media swindle. Find out why they believe climate change is happening and why human activities are contributing.

Some claim that the Sun is responsible for global climate change. Joanna Haigh wouldn’t deny that the Sun’s activity varies. But could it really be responsible for the rise in global temperatures as many climate-change sceptics believe?

Talk through the key points with Chris Rapley, who steered the British Antarctic Survey through nine years of interdisciplinary research on climate change.

It’s not just scientists who are convinced. Author Meredith Hooper found the evidence overwhelming. Quiz her on her stay with Adélie penguins and find out what she picked up from the scientists one very hot summer in Antarctica...

Newspapers report on ocean currents and climate change. Why is this so important to the small island we inhabit? Oceanographer Meric Srokosz's research investigates how changes in sea currents could affect future climate. What has him so convinced?

Are the media to blame for propagating scepticism? Discuss with environmental journalist Fred Pearce how the scientific evidence is portrayed in the media and if there is any way to make it more understandable.

Hear why our speakers think that climate change is real. You’ll get to talk in depth with two of them, then join in an audience-wide discussion. Finally, let us know if you are convinced, or still a sceptic...

Event organised by:
The Science Museum

Speakers

Chris Rapley, Director, Science Museum
Joanna Haigh, Professor of Atmospheric Physics, Imperial College London
Meric Srokosz, oceanographer, Southampton Oceanography Centre
Meredith Hooper, writer

Facilitator:Fred Pearce, environmental journalist and writer