Why Do Environmentalists and Interest Groups Often Exaggerate Their Claims

question 42

Short Answer

Why do environmentalists and interest groups often exaggerate their claims?

---

Definitions:

Sea Surface Temperatures

The temperature of the surface layer of the ocean, which varies geographically and seasonally, influencing weather and climate patterns.

Equator

An imaginary line around the Earth equidistant from the North and South Poles, marking the latitude 0°.

El Niño

A climate pattern that occurs in the Pacific Ocean, characterized by the unusual warming of surface ocean waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.

Eastern Pacific Basin

A region of the Pacific Ocean bounded by the Americas to the east and Asia and Australia to the west, known for its deep ocean trenches and marine biodiversity.