While there is a scientific consensus that climate change is happening and it is significantly impacted by human activities, there is not a consensus on what the impacts to humans and the Earth will be. Some scientists align with the doom and gloom perspective. Others are confident Earths feedback systems will balance it all out or technology will save the day. In the political arena, things get even messier.

What is the role of government in regulating carbon dioxide emissions?

Consider reviewing the 2016 testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology by:

Andrew Steer
Stephen D. Eule
Here are two additional articles that you may find useful:

Exceptional Circumstances: Does Climate Change Trump Democracy?
Breaking the Climate Deadlock