Climate Change

On July 21, 2005, Sir John Houghton testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Senators asked Sir John follow up questions for the record. Their questions and Sir John's responses are provided here. They offer a window into the current intersection of climate science, policy, and politics. It is comforting to know that we have a senior scientist who is also a devout Christian who can answer such questions with authority.

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Climate Change / Global Warming Briefing - The Evangelical Environmental Network has prepared a briefing for evangelical leaders interested in the problem of climate change or global warming. It is available here as a PDF document.

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Hurricanes, Climate Change, and the Poor - Evangelical Environmental Network Briefing Paper

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Climate Change - A Christian Challenge & Opportunity

A presentation by Sir John Houghton to the National Association of Evangelicals, Washington DC, March 2005

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The presentation is also available for download

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View or download an interview with Sir John Houghton

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