The argument is begun by the statement “global climate change is a major societal issue that many citizens do not understand, …show more content…
Since the authors are better at presenting their view than at refusing others, this moment is where the article seems to truly begins seeing as the arguments become much deeper and they clearly explain and warrant all the “Obstacles to Understanding Climate Change” (DiMento 5). The authors tackle the topic in depth and present all its aspects fully, which is effective in proving to the reader that they have knowledge on the matter at hand. They are also successful at targeting their intended audience, which is those who find climate change difficult to understand. The article is written to agree with the audience that climate change is complicated but it provides comfort in saying it is also not impossible to understand. In the end, the authors reassure the readers by once again insisting that “this book responds to these challenges” brought forth by the debate on climate change (DiMento