An Early Climate Change Warning Ignored (1957) w/ Amy Westervelt
This Day (An America 250 History Show)
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The Scientist's Testimony: Climate Change in the 1950s
This chapter explores a scientist's critical testimony to Congress about climate change during the late 1950s, highlighting the urgent need for political action. It contrasts the initial curiosity of political leaders with later defensiveness and examines the evolving relationship between scientific understanding, fossil fuel interests, and the challenges posed by Cold War dynamics.
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