Question

read the excerpt from \climate change: an overview.\ one skeptic has often railed against \this whole global warming hoax,\ pointing to brutal winters in recent years as evidence. neil kagan, senior counsel for the national wildlife federation, mused that in no other area would journalists be covering so much of the minority viewpoint. which word from this excerpt has a negative connotation? railed evidence mused covering

Explanation:

"Railed" means to speak or write about something in an angry and critical way, which has a negative connotation. "Evidence" is neutral, "mused" implies thoughtful reflection (neutral - positive), and "covering" in the context of journalism is neutral.

Answer:

A. railed