In an April, 2006 interview for the PBS show Frontline, Seitz discussed his denial of global warming, his consultancy with R.J. Reynolds and his support of nuclear power. When asked why we need a nuclear answer to energy problems, Seitz stated: "We have more control over the cost of nuclear power. The Muslims can raise the price of oil to any level they want...." <ref>[http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/hotpolitics/interviews/seitz.html "Frederick Seitz"], ''Hot Politics'', PBS, April 3, 2006.</ref><ref>Holtzman A., Philip Morris [http://legacy.library.ucsf.edu/tid/hwj53e00 Fred Seitz] Memorandum. August 31, 1989. Bates No. 2023266534</ref><ref>Bacon JL. [http://legacy.library.ucsf.edu/tid/lvz93d00 External Advisors. Consultancy Agreements - Dr's Seitz and McCarty] Letter, July 15, 1986. R.J. Reynolds Bates No. 508263284/3285</ref>
===Oregon Petition===
In 1998, together with the [[Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine]], Seitz circulated and gathered signatures on a petition opposing the Kyoto Protocol.
==Education==