8 Ways to Combat Climate Denialism
Educate, engage, inform, understand and advocate
Climate denialism is the rejection of the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change, which is the observed warming of the Earth’s atmosphere and the resulting changes in global weather patterns. Climate denialism often involves the rejection of the evidence that human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, are the primary cause of climate change, and may include the promotion of misinformation or disinformation about the issue. Climate denialism can be motivated by a variety of factors, including personal beliefs, values, or interests, and can have significant consequences for society’s ability to address the challenges posed by climate change.
Some denialists reject the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change because they do not believe that human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, are responsible for the observed warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. Others reject the idea of climate change because they believe that it is part of a natural cycle and not influenced by human activities. In addition, the concept of climate change is often rejected because people see it as a threat to their own economic interests or political beliefs. In some cases, denialists may also be misinformed or misled by those who have a vested interest in…
