Not-So-Scary Truth About Climate Change
TownhallNOV 27 2023
People view their life experiences on a mental timeline that isn't linear. Traumatic events feel immediate, while distant future threats seem less pressing. This influences human perceptions of climate change impacts — such as even the discussion of lengthening days. Localized, present-focused communication may motivate action by highlighting current impacts. Additionally, our subjective experience of time, influenced by mood, culture, and daily rhythms, means climate messaging must be nuanced.
Climate change alarmism is politically driven. The fears are exaggerated and driven by insufficient data and natural climate variability. The movement is rooted in anti-capitalist sentiment, targeting oil companies. Climate models predicting catastrophic warming are inaccurate, and fossil fuels are essential for human survival. Festering about an alleged microscopic, imperceptible increase in the length of a day is a classic example.