Consequences to Societies and Ecosystems

Are the impacts of a few degrees of warming harmful to societies and ecosystems on Earth?
Skeptic Claim to Debunk: The impacts of a few degrees of global warming would NOT be that harmful to societies and ecosystems on Earth. Warming could even be good.

Skeptics’ Sub-claims:

  • Ocean acidification isn’t that serious.
  • Ocean acidification is not serious. (Corals are resilient to bleaching.)
  • Animals and plants can adapt. (Polar bears’ numbers are increasing.)

Core Science Concepts Needed to Understand the Argument: Ocean acidification, projected impacts on (ecosystems and species, fisheries, agriculture, human physical and mental health)