Question

Why was the concern over global cooling replaced with a concern over global warming?
a.
The science community needed a cause to frighten the general population.
b.
Steady surface temperature increases were noted between the 1970’s and 90’s.
c.
Air pollution only became a concern in the 1980’s.
d.
Scientists observed severe ocean acidification.

Answer 1

b. Steady surface temperature increases were noted between the 1970s and 1990s — together with growing evidence of rising greenhouse gas concentrations and improved climate models, this shifted scientific concern from cooling to warming.