Bjorn Lomborg argues that many of the elaborate and expensive actions now being considered to stop global warming will cost hundreds of billions of dol-lars, are often based on emotional rather than strictly scientific assumptions, and may very well have little impact on the world's temperature for hundreds of years. Rather than starting with the most radical pro-cedures, Lomborg argues that we should first focus our resources on more immediate concerns, such as fighting malaria and HW/AIDS and assuring and maintaining a safe, flesh water supply--which can be addressed at a fraction of the cost and save millions of lives within our lifetime. He asks why the debate over climate change has stifled rational dialogue and killed meaningful dissent.

 Preface

1 Polar Bears: Today's Canaries in the Coal Mine?

2 It's Getting Hotter: The Short Story

3 Global Warming: Our ManyWorries

4 The Politics of Global Warming

5 Conclusion: Making Our Top Priorities Cool

Acknowledgments

Notes

Literature

Index