Are we obligated to prevent global warming?

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published April 4, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

Do human beings have a moral responsibility to reduce global warming? Host Tom Fudge speaks to Professors Dale Jamieson and Darrel Moellendorf about the biggest producers of greenhouse gases, the lon

Do human beings have a moral responsibility to reduce global warming? Host Tom Fudge speaks to Professors Dale Jamieson and Darrel Moellendorf about the biggest producers of greenhouse gases, the long-term impact of those gases on our climate, and who should be responsible for preventing further global warming.

If you are interested in hearing more about this topic, a "Global Justice and Climate Change" Conference will take place tomorrow and Friday at SDSU's Aztec Center.

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Guests:

Dale Jamieson (right) . Professor of Environmental Studies and Philosophy at New York University.
Darrel Moellendorf . Director of the Institute for Ethics and Public Affairs at San Diego State University.