Modern Wisdom #373 - Patrick Moore - Greenpeace's Ex-President - Is Climate Change A Hoax?
Sep 18, 2021
Patrick Moore, co-founder and former president of Greenpeace, shares his controversial views on climate change. He critiques current environmental movements, like Extinction Rebellion, and questions sensational claims such as having only 50 harvests left. Moore highlights the vital role of CO2 in plant growth and advocates for nuclear energy over fossil fuels. He also challenges popular narratives surrounding environmental crises, urging a more balanced perspective on humanity's impact and the complexities of climate science.
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Early Life and Environmental Activism
- Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace, recounts his early life in a floating village.
- He details his path from studying science to becoming an environmental activist.
Greenpeace's Shift and Moore's Exit
- Greenpeace's shift towards a human-centric worldview led to Moore's departure.
- He disagreed with the movement's increasingly political and unscientific stance.
Fear, Guilt, and Control
- Fear and guilt are powerful tools for manipulating public opinion on climate change.
- Moore believes these emotions drive doomsday predictions and a sense of human racism.
