Climate change denial is a dangerous phenomenon from "summary" of This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein
Climate change denial is not just a harmless difference of opinion. It is a dangerous phenomenon that threatens to undermine our ability to address the urgent crisis of climate change. When powerful interests deny the reality of climate change, they are not simply engaging in an academic debate. They are actively obstructing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a more sustainable economy. By sowing doubt and confusion about the science of climate change, deniers are able to delay much-needed action on this critical issue. This delay has real-world consequences, as every year of inaction brings us closer to irreversible damage to our planet. The longer we wait to take meaningful steps to address climate change, the more difficult and costly it will be to mitigate its effects. Climate change denial also poses a threat to our democracy. When powerful corporations and special interests are able to influence public opinion and ...
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