The issue of climate change in America is marked by deep political divides, with stark contrasts in attitudes and policies based on political affiliations. While climate change science is increasingly recognized by the global scientific community, particularly after decades of research, its reception in the United States has been shaped by factors such as ideology, economic interests, and media influence. These dynamics contribute to a contentious political landscape where climate change denial and progress coexist, often leading to a delay in meaningful action. Climate change denial in the U.S. has been a prominent feature of political discourse, especially among some conservative political figures, media outlets, and organizations. For many years, certain political leaders and interest groups, particularly those with ties to fossil fuel industries, have downplayed or outright rejected the scientific consensus on climate change. This denial has been fueled by economic concerns-fearing the economic cost of transitioning away from fossil fuels-and ideological beliefs that government intervention in environmental issues is a threat to free markets and individual liberties. The role of media in shaping public perception of climate change cannot be overstated. Conservative media outlets, such as Fox News, have often cast doubt on climate science, framing it as either a hoax or an exaggerated problem. This has led to the proliferation of misinformation and a lack of urgency among certain segments of the American public. Conversely, liberal and progressive media channels have highlighted the dangers of climate change, emphasizing the need for government regulation, renewable energy development, and international cooperation. Despite the strong resistance in some quarters, there has been significant progress in addressing climate change in the U.S., particularly at the state and local levels. Many cities, states, and businesses have taken bold steps toward reducing emissions, transitioning to clean energy, and preparing for climate impacts. California, for example, has implemented ambitious climate policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting renewable energy, and advancing electric vehicle adoption. The private sector has also played a role in advancing climate progress, with companies like Tesla leading the way in electric vehicles and renewable energy technology. In recent years, there has been a shift in the political landscape, with more attention being paid to climate change as a priority issue, especially among younger voters. The election of President Joe Biden marked a significant turning point, as his administration has made tackling climate change a central part of its agenda. Biden rejoined the Paris Agreement on his first day in office and has introduced policies aimed at reducing emissions, investing in clean energy, and advancing environmental justice. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 also included significant provisions aimed at incentivizing clean energy development and electric vehicle adoption. However, progress remains slow, and climate change continues to be a deeply divisive issue in American politics. Despite the growing recognition of climate risks, such as more frequent and intense wildfires, hurricanes, and droughts, there is still significant resistance to comprehensive climate action in Congress. Republican lawmakers, in particular, have expressed concerns about the economic impact of aggressive climate policies and have pushed back against federal regulations on emissions. This political gridlock has hindered the implementation of more robust climate policies, even as the effects of climate change become more apparent. Another major challenge in the U.S. is the intersection of climate change and social inequality. Vulnerable communities, including low-income and minority populations, are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events and rising sea levels. However, these same communities often have limited resources to adapt to the changing climate. Environmental justice has become a key focus of climate advocates, emphasizing the need for policies that not only reduce emissions but also address the inequitable distribution of climate impacts. In conclusion, the American response to climate change is marked by a complex mix of denial, progress, and political divides. While significant strides have been made at the state, local, and private levels, the federal government remains a battleground for climate action. The persistence of climate change denial and the ongoing political divides over climate policy continue to impede the swift and decisive action needed to address the climate crisis. Moving forward, the challenge will be to overcome political polarization, foster broader public understanding of climate risks, and build a more equitable and sustainable future.
You do realize that oil is literally in everything you buy oil is in the food you eat, oil is in the clothing you wear on a daily basis, oil is in your soap and other hygiene products, oil is even in women’s make… drilling for oil is necessary regardless if you agree with oil drilling or not we need oil regardless.
People need to take charge and take action to save our world. At the rate we are going with pollution, climate change ect we are doomed if we don't do something now.
Its was a known fact by 1940, unbelievable how you are misinformed. General electric told us all about it on the gemeral electric science hour during the intermission of a movie.
Uh...history re write much? Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the United States, established on March 1, 1872. President Ulysses S. Grant signed the bill that created the park
The climate crisis crowd is all about rewriting history. They've pulled out all the stops trying to erase the mediaeval warm period, the Roman warm period, the Minoan warm period, and the period from 5,500 to 8,000 years ago known as the Holocene Climate Optimum. The planet was warmer than it is today during all these time periods.
The human race is undone by paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and god like technology. EO Wilson. Ants were his choice of study. Humans are toast. From many angles
Ignorance is bliss!!!!. The rise of 'drill baby drill' minded people in the world is frightening, and they are a product of a bad education, greed, and ignorance! The earth has finite resources. Once you disturb the balance where resources are not able to be renewed, the planet and all living creatures are doomed!
I used to be very concerned about climate change. So I decided I needed to really understand the actual science behind it. The more I learned the less it made any sense to me that a CO2 level of 430 PPM could possibly pose a problem. First I looked at the climate variations during the Holocene and was surprised to discover that the most reliable proxies indicate the planet was warmer than it is today for most of the last 10,000 years, and since the beginning of recorded history humanity has always thrived in the warmer times and suffered with the cold. The Minoan warm period, the Roman warm period and the Medieval warm period were all at least as warm as today if not warmer, and those are the times when the climate was most stable, crops yields were the highest and the human population grew. During the cold times in between people starved, diseases were rampant and populations fell. Then I looked into the physics and learned that extreme weather such as hurricanes, tornados, droughts and extreme hot and cold periods are all driven by cold polar air interacting with the warmer water and air from the equatorial areas. The more extreme the difference in temperature between these air masses, the more extreme weather events will occur. As the Earth warms the poles warm more than the equatorial areas, so that gradient between warm and cold is diminished and the climate becomes more mild. This is exactly what the historical weather records show, but the climate crisis crowd claims the exact opposite to be true. I also learned the greenhouse effect of CO2 diminishes logarithmically, and at the current level of 430 PPM it's already approaching the flat part of the curve. I knew that plants use CO2 for photosynthesis but I was surprised to learn that the optimal CO2 level for most plant life is 1000 to 1500 PPM, and that plants require less water as the CO2 level increases. If you look at the earliest images in Google Earth and compare them to today it's apparent that the Earth has actually become more green in recent years. I learned much more than this. These are just a few points that really stand out. The more I learned the more convinced I became that the so called "climate crisis" is a completely fabricated scam, relentlessly perpetrated by special interests with ulterior motives, Intergovernmental agencies seeking ever greater political influence, billionaire investors eager to develop new profit centers, and governments all around the world leveraging the issue to gain greater power to control the masses and forever driven to capitalize on a new potential source of taxation. Scientists are forced to toe the line by the social and political climate that's become so entrenched. This is the only kind of climate we should really be concerned about changing.
I used to be very concerned about climate change. So I decided I needed to really understand the actual science behind it. The more I learned the less it made any sense to me that a CO2 level of 430 PPM could possibly pose a problem. First I looked at the climate variations during the Holocene and was surprised to discover that the most reliable proxies indicate the planet was warmer than it is today for most of the last 10,000 years, and since the beginning of recorded history humanity has always thrived in the warmer times and suffered with the cold. The Minoan warm period, the Roman warm period and the Medieval warm period were all at least as warm as today if not warmer, and those are the times when the climate was most stable, crops yields were the highest and the human population grew. During the cold times in between people starved, diseases were rampant and populations fell. Then I looked into the physics and learned that extreme weather such as hurricanes, tornados, droughts and extreme hot and cold periods are all driven by cold polar air interacting with the warmer water and air from the equatorial areas. The more extreme the difference in temperature between these air masses, the more extreme weather events will occur. As the Earth warms the poles warm more than the equatorial areas, so that gradient between warm and cold is diminished and the climate becomes more mild. This is exactly what the historical weather records show, but the climate crisis crowd claims the exact opposite to be true. I also learned the greenhouse effect of CO2 diminishes logarithmically, and at the current level of 430 PPM it's already approaching the flat part of the curve. I knew that plants use CO2 for photosynthesis but I was surprised to learn that the optimal CO2 level for most plant life is 1000 to 1500 PPM, and that plants require less water as the CO2 level increases. If you look at the earliest images in Google Earth and compare them to today it's apparent that the Earth has actually become more green in recent years. I learned much more than this. These are just a few points that really stand out. The more I learned the more convinced I became that the so called "climate crisis" is a completely fabricated scam, relentlessly perpetrated by special interests with ulterior motives, Intergovernmental agencies seeking ever greater political influence, billionaire investors eager to develop new profit centers, and governments all around the world leveraging the issue to gain greater power to control the masses and forever driven to capitalize on a new potential source of taxation. Scientists are forced to toe the line by the social and political climate that's become so entrenched. This is the only kind of climate we should really be concerned about changing.
If you had time to do all that then you surely must have time to dig into the climate science and research papers that are readily available to read not spew out what once was here on earth. It may have been warmer or it may have been colder, CO2 was lower and higher in earth's history, science proves that but humans weren't around then and if you believe that science then why do you find it so hard to believe climate science? It is the hottest it has ever been in human existence on earth, that we know and it's getting hotter. We evolved to this climate and not in a hothouse. We certainly could survive it though with lots of A/C.
So it's a giant conspiracy? 😅. If you have it all figured out, then please explain what is going on in the home insurance industry. Our current civilization, including how to feed over 8B people, is based on the weather of the past 200 years or so and not designed for the changes that are occurring. The climate is going to change faster than our current infrastructure and economies can adapt. So, go back to worrying.
Sure. Who you gonna believe?. Me, or you own eyes. Groucho Marx. Silly. I'm 75. Nothing is better since saint Ronny Reagan. Reality for conservatives is show business and cheerleading for spectacle. While the theatre burns down. Typical
The issue of climate change in America is marked by deep political divides, with stark contrasts in attitudes and policies based on political affiliations. While climate change science is increasingly recognized by the global scientific community, particularly after decades of research, its reception in the United States has been shaped by factors such as ideology, economic interests, and media influence. These dynamics contribute to a contentious political landscape where climate change denial and progress coexist, often leading to a delay in meaningful action.
Climate change denial in the U.S. has been a prominent feature of political discourse, especially among some conservative political figures, media outlets, and organizations. For many years, certain political leaders and interest groups, particularly those with ties to fossil fuel industries, have downplayed or outright rejected the scientific consensus on climate change. This denial has been fueled by economic concerns-fearing the economic cost of transitioning away from fossil fuels-and ideological beliefs that government intervention in environmental issues is a threat to free markets and individual liberties.
The role of media in shaping public perception of climate change cannot be overstated. Conservative media outlets, such as Fox News, have often cast doubt on climate science, framing it as either a hoax or an exaggerated problem. This has led to the proliferation of misinformation and a lack of urgency among certain segments of the American public. Conversely, liberal and progressive media channels have highlighted the dangers of climate change, emphasizing the need for government regulation, renewable energy development, and international cooperation.
Despite the strong resistance in some quarters, there has been significant progress in addressing climate change in the U.S., particularly at the state and local levels. Many cities, states, and businesses have taken bold steps toward reducing emissions, transitioning to clean energy, and preparing for climate impacts. California, for example, has implemented ambitious climate policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting renewable energy, and advancing electric vehicle adoption. The private sector has also played a role in advancing climate progress, with companies like Tesla leading the way in electric vehicles and renewable energy technology.
In recent years, there has been a shift in the political landscape, with more attention being paid to climate change as a priority issue, especially among younger voters. The election of President Joe Biden marked a significant turning point, as his administration has made tackling climate change a central part of its agenda. Biden rejoined the Paris Agreement on his first day in office and has introduced policies aimed at reducing emissions, investing in clean energy, and advancing environmental justice. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 also included significant provisions aimed at incentivizing clean energy development and electric vehicle adoption.
However, progress remains slow, and climate change continues to be a deeply divisive issue in American politics. Despite the growing recognition of climate risks, such as more frequent and intense wildfires, hurricanes, and droughts, there is still significant resistance to comprehensive climate action in Congress. Republican lawmakers, in particular, have expressed concerns about the economic impact of aggressive climate policies and have pushed back against federal regulations on emissions. This political gridlock has hindered the implementation of more robust climate policies, even as the effects of climate change become more apparent.
Another major challenge in the U.S. is the intersection of climate change and social inequality. Vulnerable communities, including low-income and minority populations, are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events and rising sea levels. However, these same communities often have limited resources to adapt to the changing climate. Environmental justice has become a key focus of climate advocates, emphasizing the need for policies that not only reduce emissions but also address the inequitable distribution of climate impacts.
In conclusion, the American response to climate change is marked by a complex mix of denial, progress, and political divides. While significant strides have been made at the state, local, and private levels, the federal government remains a battleground for climate action. The persistence of climate change denial and the ongoing political divides over climate policy continue to impede the swift and decisive action needed to address the climate crisis. Moving forward, the challenge will be to overcome political polarization, foster broader public understanding of climate risks, and build a more equitable and sustainable future.
Gotta love powerful hurricanes,explosive wildfires, catastrophic floods,extensive droughts😢
The road goes on forever,&the party never ends
America Free to be Dumb ... (& keep oil companies rich)
You do realize that oil is literally in everything you buy oil is in the food you eat, oil is in the clothing you wear on a daily basis, oil is in your soap and other hygiene products, oil is even in women’s make… drilling for oil is necessary regardless if you agree with oil drilling or not we need oil regardless.
Has anyone,ever seen the movie,Silent Running ?
People need to take charge and take action to save our world. At the rate we are going with pollution, climate change ect we are doomed if we don't do something now.
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I bet the 1st settlers who seen the tornado had to learn how to clean their pants. I certainly would
Its was a known fact by 1940, unbelievable how you are misinformed. General electric told us all about it on the gemeral electric science hour during the intermission of a movie.
Uh...history re write much? Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the United States, established on March 1, 1872. President Ulysses S. Grant signed the bill that created the park
The climate crisis crowd is all about rewriting history. They've pulled out all the stops trying to erase the mediaeval warm period, the Roman warm period, the Minoan warm period, and the period from 5,500 to 8,000 years ago known as the Holocene Climate Optimum. The planet was warmer than it is today during all these time periods.
The human race is undone by paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and god like technology. EO Wilson. Ants were his choice of study. Humans are toast. From many angles
That's why the other planets are unlivable we are next in line.
THE CLIMATE-CHANGER GOD-ROCK KNOWS HOW WHEN-WHERE-WHY CLIMATE CHANGED AND WHEN IT WILL CHANGE AGAIN
The oceans are colder than they have ever been.
Nope. Try again. This time using your brain.
@@mouttremblay6828 Ahh the Appeal to Authority. You took the 3rd Booster, yes?
Ignorance is bliss!!!!. The rise of 'drill baby drill' minded people in the world is frightening, and they are a product of a bad education, greed, and ignorance! The earth has finite resources. Once you disturb the balance where resources are not able to be renewed, the planet and all living creatures are doomed!
I used to be very concerned about climate change. So I decided I needed to really understand the actual science behind it. The more I learned the less it made any sense to me that a CO2 level of 430 PPM could possibly pose a problem.
First I looked at the climate variations during the Holocene and was surprised to discover that the most reliable proxies indicate the planet was warmer than it is today for most of the last 10,000 years, and since the beginning of recorded history humanity has always thrived in the warmer times and suffered with the cold. The Minoan warm period, the Roman warm period and the Medieval warm period were all at least as warm as today if not warmer, and those are the times when the climate was most stable, crops yields were the highest and the human population grew. During the cold times in between people starved, diseases were rampant and populations fell.
Then I looked into the physics and learned that extreme weather such as hurricanes, tornados, droughts and extreme hot and cold periods are all driven by cold polar air interacting with the warmer water and air from the equatorial areas. The more extreme the difference in temperature between these air masses, the more extreme weather events will occur. As the Earth warms the poles warm more than the equatorial areas, so that gradient between warm and cold is diminished and the climate becomes more mild. This is exactly what the historical weather records show, but the climate crisis crowd claims the exact opposite to be true.
I also learned the greenhouse effect of CO2 diminishes logarithmically, and at the current level of 430 PPM it's already approaching the flat part of the curve. I knew that plants use CO2 for photosynthesis but I was surprised to learn that the optimal CO2 level for most plant life is 1000 to 1500 PPM, and that plants require less water as the CO2 level increases. If you look at the earliest images in Google Earth and compare them to today it's apparent that the Earth has actually become more green in recent years.
I learned much more than this. These are just a few points that really stand out. The more I learned the more convinced I became that the so called "climate crisis" is a completely fabricated scam, relentlessly perpetrated by special interests with ulterior motives, Intergovernmental agencies seeking ever greater political influence, billionaire investors eager to develop new profit centers, and governments all around the world leveraging the issue to gain greater power to control the masses and forever driven to capitalize on a new potential source of taxation.
Scientists are forced to toe the line by the social and political climate that's become so entrenched. This is the only kind of climate we should really be concerned about changing.
@@AmericatheBeautiful-p4z they didn’t use an appeal to authority, but you did use a red herring
I used to be very concerned about climate change. So I decided I needed to really understand the actual science behind it. The more I learned the less it made any sense to me that a CO2 level of 430 PPM could possibly pose a problem.
First I looked at the climate variations during the Holocene and was surprised to discover that the most reliable proxies indicate the planet was warmer than it is today for most of the last 10,000 years, and since the beginning of recorded history humanity has always thrived in the warmer times and suffered with the cold. The Minoan warm period, the Roman warm period and the Medieval warm period were all at least as warm as today if not warmer, and those are the times when the climate was most stable, crops yields were the highest and the human population grew. During the cold times in between people starved, diseases were rampant and populations fell.
Then I looked into the physics and learned that extreme weather such as hurricanes, tornados, droughts and extreme hot and cold periods are all driven by cold polar air interacting with the warmer water and air from the equatorial areas. The more extreme the difference in temperature between these air masses, the more extreme weather events will occur. As the Earth warms the poles warm more than the equatorial areas, so that gradient between warm and cold is diminished and the climate becomes more mild. This is exactly what the historical weather records show, but the climate crisis crowd claims the exact opposite to be true.
I also learned the greenhouse effect of CO2 diminishes logarithmically, and at the current level of 430 PPM it's already approaching the flat part of the curve. I knew that plants use CO2 for photosynthesis but I was surprised to learn that the optimal CO2 level for most plant life is 1000 to 1500 PPM, and that plants require less water as the CO2 level increases. If you look at the earliest images in Google Earth and compare them to today it's apparent that the Earth has actually become more green in recent years.
I learned much more than this. These are just a few points that really stand out. The more I learned the more convinced I became that the so called "climate crisis" is a completely fabricated scam, relentlessly perpetrated by special interests with ulterior motives, Intergovernmental agencies seeking ever greater political influence, billionaire investors eager to develop new profit centers, and governments all around the world leveraging the issue to gain greater power to control the masses and forever driven to capitalize on a new potential source of taxation.
Scientists are forced to toe the line by the social and political climate that's become so entrenched. This is the only kind of climate we should really be concerned about changing.
so you're saying all the scientists all over the world are all working for the billionaire investors. gotcha. makes sense now.
If you had time to do all that then you surely must have time to dig into the climate science and research papers that are readily available to read not spew out what once was here on earth. It may have been warmer or it may have been colder, CO2 was lower and higher in earth's history, science proves that but humans weren't around then and if you believe that science then why do you find it so hard to believe climate science? It is the hottest it has ever been in human existence on earth, that we know and it's getting hotter. We evolved to this climate and not in a hothouse. We certainly could survive it though with lots of A/C.
So it's a giant conspiracy? 😅. If you have it all figured out, then please explain what is going on in the home insurance industry. Our current civilization, including how to feed over 8B people, is based on the weather of the past 200 years or so and not designed for the changes that are occurring. The climate is going to change faster than our current infrastructure and economies can adapt. So, go back to worrying.
you're full of you know what.
Sure. Who you gonna believe?. Me, or you own eyes. Groucho Marx. Silly. I'm 75. Nothing is better since saint Ronny Reagan. Reality for conservatives is show business and cheerleading for spectacle. While the theatre burns down. Typical
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