VIDEO: Bill McKibben on The Colbert Report

Phew!  Last night 350.org director Bill McKibben went head-to-head with Stephen Colbert--the conservative (and totally fictional) anchorman who hosts the nightly show The Colbert Report.

Everyone was a bit nervous and excited to see Bill get raked over the coals--many environmentalists have withered under Colbert's steely gaze and acerbic wit.  We're happy to say that Bill held his own, and emerged from the interview with his dignity intact.  If you missed it last night (or if you just want to re-live the glory) check out the video below:


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Anonymous says... on Aug 18,2009

Bill, you rocked on the show! I loved when you said "colbert nation" hasn't signed on! awesome. Waiting to see you in Santa Rosa, California, on Oct 2nd, 2009!!

Jennifer Jackson says... on Aug 19,2009

"Moms that Rock"

are putting together a show of music and climate/conservation info on Octobor 24th in Kenosha Wisconsin.  Kenosha is situated on Lake Michigan in an EPA designated Air quality Non- Attainment area, making this one of the best places to get everyone aware of 350, the magic number!  More later on specifics!!

Mark Meisner says... on Aug 19,2009

It was great to see Bill on Colbert. We're running a little poll about Bill's interview over at the Indications blog. Bear in mind that this blog is about environmental communication and culture, so our interest is in how effectively Bill communicated his message in the context of this particular show. What I wondered in the blog post was whether Bill should have adopted a more comedic tone. Please head over to vote, and even better, leave a comment with your thoughts on this important environmental communication event. Go 350!

Tom Bulger says... on Aug 19,2009

 Doctor Hansen who is the world's foremost authority has long since demonstrated to his fellow experts in the field that global warming is not only disastrously real but the result of human actions.

Milan says... on Aug 19,2009

Very nicely done, and it's challenging to be interviewed by Colbert.

Actually, Colbert seems to understand the seriousness of climate change a lot better than Jon Stewart.

Roselin says... on Aug 19,2009

That was just amazing :)

Rana says... on Aug 20,2009

Whether or not global warming is a reality or not is still yet to be seen.

Actually, Paul, there is a lot of evidence supporting this conclusion.  It's the reason that the great majority of scientists argue that global warming is not only a reality, but that conditions are worsening. 

The debate now is over the extent of the problem, and over the solutions, not over whether global warming is real.  It is.

Clifford J. Wirth, Ph.D. says... on Sep 07,2009

Hi Bill,

Good show on the Colbert program.

The good news about Peak Oil is that it will mitigate global warming. The bad news is that it will take a long time and the population will shrink (most on the planet will die).

Documented/discussed here:

http://survivingpeakoil.blogspot.com/2009/06/net-hubbert-curve-what-does...

http://survivingpeakoil.blogspot.com/2008/07/surviving-in-northeast-usa-...

http://www.peakoilassociates.com/POAnalysis.html

Peter L says... on Mar 05,2010

I want to see more of Bill Great Post !!
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