Bob Kopp Advocates for Evidence-Based Climate Policy
Distinguished Professor Robert Kopp continues to play a vital role in informing public understanding of climate policy through his scientific expertise and public engagement. In response to the United States’ withdrawal from a longstanding international climate treaty, Dr. Kopp spoke with The New York Times, emphasizing the broader implications of the decision for global cooperation and scientific credibility. He underscored that such actions signal a retreat from evidence-based policymaking and risk weakening the nation’s leadership in addressing climate change. Through his contributions as both a leading climate scientist and an international assessment participant, Dr. Kopp exemplifies the department’s commitment to ensuring that rigorous scientific research informs critical policy conversations on the global stage.
Robert Kopp, a professor of earth and planetary sciences, criticized the U.S. withdrawal from a 34-year-old international agreement that seeks to limit climate change. “It sends the message that the U.S. is not interested in having evidence-based policy,” Kopp told the Times.
View the full article here, written by Somini Sengupta and Lisa Friedman at the New York Times.