Climate change undoubtedly is a hot-button topic, especially for those who are in or follow politics. It’s a divisive issue — so much so that at one point, then-Gov. Rick Scott ordered that nobody under him could even say the words “climate change," leading to some comical exchanges in legislative committees during which lawmakers were goading and leading officials to try to utter the words.
So why are the words "climate change" such a lightning rod? What makes the phrase so politicized?
In this week's Central Florida Beyond the Soundbite, Spectrum News 13 certified meteorologist Maureen McCann joins Ybeth, Greg, and Gary to cut through the clutter. You'll learn what's fact and what's fantasy.
Plus, we chat with Maureen about what inspired her to pursue a career in science from an early age.
- RELATED: Maureen goes into more detail in Climate Change: Myths vs. Reality
IN THIS EPISODE
Spectrum News 13 certified meteorologist Maureen McCann's Twitter: @MaureenMcCann13
ABOUT THE SHOW
Political figures and influencers are often heard in brief bites that don’t capture the context of the whole story. “Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite” expands the conversation with these newsmakers along the I-4 corridor and beyond. Join award-winning Spectrum News 13 anchor and Orlando Woman of the Year Ybeth Bruzual, political reporter Greg Angel, and veteran producer Gary Darling for a must-hear interview each week and learn about the issues affecting Central Florida.