Modern Wisdom #617 - Dr Bjorn Lomborg - Climate Alarmists Are Getting It All Wrong
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Apr 20, 2023 Dr. Bjorn Lomborg, an environmental economist and president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, challenges common climate narratives. He argues that mainstream media often exaggerates climate threats, neglecting immediate human welfare. Lomborg discusses the inefficiencies of carbon reduction and the importance of prioritizing education and health initiatives over alarmist climate policies. He emphasizes the need for cost-effective solutions, including improved maternal and newborn health, while critiquing the Sustainable Development Goals for overshadowing more pressing global issues.
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Greta Thunberg's Deleted Tweet
- Greta Thunberg tweeted that climate change would wipe out humanity in five years.
- She later deleted the tweet, highlighting the exaggeration of climate risks.
Climate Change: A Problem, Not the End
- Climate change is a problem, but not an existential risk, according to Bjorn Lomborg.
- A few degrees of temperature change won't eradicate humanity, but it will create adaptation challenges.
Climate Change and Media Attention
- Media attention on climate change is high due to its visual appeal and profit potential, not its existential threat level.
- Climate change offers compelling visuals and lucrative business opportunities, driving media focus.