A busy day in climate history
Forty eight years ago, American audiences on PBS were treated to discussion about possible causes of climate change
February 1, 1978 – US TV show MacNeill Lehrer hosts discussion about climate change
Thirty six years ago the piss-weak daily business paper “The Fin” reprints a piece from the Financial Times about the crazy radical idea of, erm, putting a price on carbon dioxide.
February 1, 1990 – Australian Financial Review ponders carbon tax… (via FT)
Twenty one years ago scientists gather in Exeter to discuss “Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change.” Er, we didn’t, it’s here and it’s going to get so much worse. Oh well.
February 1, 2005 – “Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change” conference begins – All Our Yesterdays
Rich people aren’t always stupid. On this day 19 years ago, an investor explains the consequences of a stupid American president.
Feb 1, 2007- Jeremy Grantham slams Bush on #climate
Interview with documentary film maker, Russell Porter
Feb 1 2023 – Interview with Russell Porter, Australian documentary maker
Are there other climate-related events that happened on this day that you think deserve a shout out? If so, let me know.
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