Examining A Climate Conundrum

by Richard Harris, NPR

The planet hasn't heated up much in the past decade, and that has fueled some skepticism about global warming. One prominent scientist said it's a "travesty" that researchers can't explain this — especially considering that the Earth is soaking up far more energy than it's sending back into space, so it would seem the planet should be warming up. Recent research highlights this mystery — and has something to tell us about the process of science.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, April 27, 2010