Why are most questions on global warming in the Politics category rather than the science category?

Question

This is just an observation that I find a litte strange.

The default category was Science & Mathematics> Weather.

Answer 1

This seems to me to be the natural progression of a subject which has such a widespread impact on society. First it must be studied by science as it has. Then the government must consider the results of that study, consider the impact on society of implementing changes, and finally, make recommendations and legislate.

I think Vice President Gore's movie and his appearance before congress yesterday is helping to push law makers to give this issue more consideration and action. However, there remains a sometimes large chasm between climate modelers and meteorologists on this subject not to mention that there are other competing explanations for global temperature increases that have not received as much attention as they each deserve. An example would be the connection between sunspot activity and duration versus solar insolation and surface temperature which is just beginning to be noticed.

Meanwhile I personally believe that our dependence upon fossil fuels must be decreased regardless of its ultimate impact on the climate, that these other climate impact studies be conducted, and that our politicians become as smart as they can on this subject so that they can implement the most reasonable solutions considering the health of the planet, our world economy, our growing world population, and our need to consider alternative energy souces such as nuclear energy.

Answer 2

Global Warming has turned out to be more of a political hassle rather than a scientific dilemma. Since many countries do not want to take the necessary steps needed to stop global warming or face global warming. If these steps are taken, they would greatly effect the economy and lifestyle of people.
Other than that, maybe the people who post topics just get mixed up :)

Answer 3

People want to know what their candidate is going to do about this potential problem. On CNN.com the global warming info is usually in the science section though.

Answer 4

...and why is your question in the weather category??...
Seriously speaking, when the askers type their questions, yahoo maybe suggests the default category as 'politics'. Most people may not see this, and submit their question...
And give rise to your observation...

Answer 5

Because people are more concerned with political spin than ACTUAL global warming.

Answer 6

Because Bush made it a political issue.