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Interview with James Hansen: The Grandfather of climate change science

11 March 2010

In this interview renowned climate scientist James Hansen explains why the 'cap and trade' model mooted at Copenhagen is inferior to the 'fee and dividend' model for reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, Hansen argues that a shift toward renewable energy and away from fossil fuels need not involve cuts to economic production. He also states that the recent 'climate-gate' and IPCC related controversies have been blown out of proportion. Watch Online

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The storms of James Hansen

8 March 2010

ABC Radio National

In this interview Professor James Hansen discusses how he came to be convinced about global warming theory, the hopes he has for action to be taken concerning climate change and the danger that business-as-usual thinking is doing to the environment. Listen Online

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We're dealing to coal addicts: Hansen

4 March 2010

Sydney Morning Herald

Leading climate scientist Dr James Hansen has likened Australia's continued export of coal in the face of global warming to that of a "drug dealer" feeding the world's fossil fuel addiction. Read Article

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The grandfather of climate science

3 March 2010

ABC Radio National Breakfast with Fran Kelly

Often described as the grandfather of climate science, Dr James Hansen discusses in this interview the efficacy of global warming theory, the recent controversy surrounding the IPCC and his disappointment with world political leaders in regard to taking action on climate change. Listen Online

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