Dealing with the Skeptics

I think both the websites "Friends of Science" and Grist's "How to Talk to a Climate Skeptic" present their information in a relevant and simple way. Friends of Science uses the classic, myth vs. fact layout while Grist uses each argument against the existence of climate change and lays out multiple articles to the contrary. The purpose of these websites is to educate the public with information (no matter how truthful it is) and gain supporters of their specific movement. Grist presents more complete information, however, with each question followed by multiple responses and supporting evidence.

As we read this week in Joseph Romm's piece, rhetoric is commonly used to refute global warming. Friends of Science uses this tactic with simple and short answers to the myths, as well as using very specific words that limit the scope of the issue.