1.  a) What organization established the IPCC?
b)  What conclusion has the IPCC made about the theory of global warming?
c)  How does the IPCC's AR5 report affected U.S. government energy policies?

2.  a) Why was the NIPCC established?
b)  What is the NIPCC's CCR-I?
c)  How does the Chinese Academy of Sciences view the CCR-I?

3.  a) What does the Global Warming Petition Project's petition state?
b)  How many American scientists have signed the Global Warming Petition?

4.  In the last paragraph of his commentary, Mr. Gorman asks: "Each year the world spends over $250 billion to try to decarbonize industries and national economies, while other serious needs are underfunded. Suppose we take a step back and 'reconsider' our commitment to fighting climate change?"  Do you think the information he provides in this commentary makes the case to do so?  Why or why not?

5.  Why do you think the media does not publicize the fact that a large number of scientists do not believe in the theory of man-made global warming?