The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | The War on Climate Change
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Jan 18, 2025 This discussion revisits the influence of climate change denialism in U.S. politics, highlighting a committee hearing that feels stuck in the past. It humorously examines the phenomenon of 'global wobbling' and its implications for climate science. Misinformation and efforts to preserve vital climate data come to light, revealing the absurdity of some debates. The hosts tackle the disconnect between awareness and action on climate change while humorously clarifying the difference between weather and climate amidst Midwestern cold waves.
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Congressional Climate Denial
- Jon Stewart mocks climate change denial in a Congressional hearing.
- He highlights absurd arguments against climate science made by certain representatives.
Data Refuge
- Jordan Klepper investigates scientists' efforts to preserve climate data during the Trump administration.
- He humorously portrays their data "rescue" mission and transfer to Canada.
Climate Inaction
- Roy Wood Jr. explores the psychology of climate inaction.
- He uses humor to illustrate the gap between understanding the threat and taking action.