Is Human-induced Global Climate Change Really Happening?

Louise Ko Huang, Ph.D., Director, Center for Research in Science; Biology and Chemistry

Fragmented and contradictory information from mass media and other similar sources results in knowledge gaps as well as misconceptions about climate change among Americans. To clarify some of these misconceptions, some results from climate change studies regarding the emission of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, are presented. Furthermore, the difference between greenhouse effect and enhanced greenhouse effect is explored. This brings clarity regarding the evidence for anthropogenic climate change.