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Wild with Sarah Wilson
DR MICHAEL E MANN: There is a new climate war and you need to get armed
Mar 14, 2023
Dr Michael E Mann, climate scientist and El Niño expert, discusses the role of Russian interference in the Australian carbon pricing fight and the imminent El Niño event. They also explore the tactics used in the new climate war, including conspiracy theories, and emphasize the importance of remaining hopeful and vigilant in the battle against climate change denialism.
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- The new climate war involves deflection, division, and doom-mongering, with blame shifted onto personal lifestyle choices rather than the fossil fuel industry, creating discord and distracting from the real issues.
- Carbon credits and offsetting have limitations and challenges, with some schemes being misleading and failing to have meaningful environmental impacts, highlighting the need to address the root causes of climate change through policy and action instead of relying solely on offsetting measures.
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The New Climate War and the Shift in Climate Debates
The podcast episode discusses the shift in climate debates from denialism to new challenges. The old climate war focused on denying the science, but that battle has largely been won. The new climate war is more deceptive, focusing on deflection, division, and doom-mongering. Deflection is used to shift blame onto personal lifestyle choices rather than the fossil fuel industry. Division is caused by creating discord and arguments among climate activists, distracting from the real issues. And doom-mongering involves painting a picture of an unstoppable and hopeless future. The episode also highlights the impact of Russian interference and online bots in stirring up arguments and discord among climate activists. The upcoming El Niño weather pattern is discussed, which is predicted to bring hot, dry conditions and increase the risk of bushfires in Australia. The podcast emphasizes the need for resilience and adaptation, but also the importance of addressing the root causes of climate change through policy and action.
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