There’s Just Too Many People!
The Climate Denier's Playbook
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This chapter explores the theory that the main driver of climate change is the growing global population. Through a personal story, it delves into the idea that the environmental challenges result from overpopulation rather than individual actions or societal systems.
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Why should I have to change my lifestyle when there’s all those poor people over there we can blame?!?
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CREDITS
- Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben Boult
- Hosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole Conlan
- Executive producer: Ben Boult
- Post-production: Jubilaria Media
- Researchers: Carly Rizzuto, Canute Haroldson & James Crugnale
- Art: Jordan Doll
- Music: Tony Domenick
- Special thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense Center, Jan Breitling, Robert Fletcher
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