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The Stupiest Things that Republicans Have Said About Climate

Why conservatives keep gaslighting the nation about climate changeRepublican climate rhetoric shifts (again), but the goal remains the same.

Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate ChangeAs the Earth’s temperature continues to rise, climate change remains a lower priority for some Americans, and a subset of the public rejects that it’s happening at all. To better understand the perspectives of those who see less urgency to address climate change, the Center conducted a series of in-depth interviews designed to provide deeper insight into the motivations and views of those most skeptical about climate change.

Donald Trump: stupid things he's said about the planet | Friends of the EarthCan you believe these quotes by Donald Trump? Let's analyse the stupid things Trump has said about melting ice caps, Chinese conspiracies and more.

In the Trump era, Republicans get even dumber on climate changeRepublicans no longer just deny that climate change is real — now they deny that scientists agree it's real

DeSantis Says Humanity ‘Safer Than Ever’ From Climate Change… Weeks After Major HurricaneWarnings about a future of climate-related disasters, the GOP governor and presidential candidate said, were merely “fear tactics.”

Climate as a Culture War

Climate policy dragged into culture wars as a ‘delay’ tactic, finds studyResearchers call for recognition of latest online strategies used to derail climate action

"Democrats are coming for your kitchen appliances. Their desire to control every aspect of your life knows no bounds—including how you make breakfast." , Tom Cotton (R–Arkansas)

Populists vs. the planet: How climate became the new culture war front lineUS midterms show populism is now the ‘biggest obstacle’ to addressing global warming, say greens.

Climate change is the next frontier of America’s culture wars. Corporations are still doing the right thing–and hoping no one noticesWith nobody on either side of the culture wars taking prisoners, and the political campaigns heating up, it will be hard for reason to prevail.

What's behind the climate culture wars? - MarketplaceIt's not just about gas stoves.

Climate action sidetracked by 'culture wars' and delay tacticsISD’s head of climate disinformation, Jennie King, spoke with the Guardian about our findings around monitoring climate mis- and disinformation during COP26.

U.S. Supreme Court Spinning Climate Catastrophe

The Supreme Court has narrowed the scope of the Clean Water ActThe U.S. Supreme Court placed new restrictions on the scope of the jurisdiction the Clean Water Act has over wetlands, ruling in favor of Idaho landowners who had challenged the law.

US Supreme Court rulings darken forecast for EPA powersIn a span of 11 months, the U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a one-two punch against the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to combat air and water pollution in twin rulings that cloud future EPA regulatory moves, according to legal experts.

Climate Change Conspiracy Theories

Does belief in climate change conspiracy theories predict ...2023 — While the harmful effects of climate change have become more observable and tangible, there are still conspiracy theory narratives suggesting that climate ...

Climate change conspiracies are spreading rapidly during UN's COP26 eventAmplified by bots and influencers, millions of posts on social media networks peddle false ideas about climate change.

Climate Change Conspiracy Theories on Social Media

— This paper discusses some of the major conspiracy theories related to climate change found in a large Twitter corpus. We use a state-of-the ...

The Conspiracy Theory Handbook | Center For Climate Change CommunicationConspiracy theories attempt to explain events as the secretive plots of powerful people. While conspiracy theories are not typically supported by evidence, this doesn’t stop them from blossoming. Conspiracy theories damage society in a number of ways. To help minimise these harmful effects, The Conspiracy Theory Handbook, by Stephan Lewandowsky and John Cook, explains why

Rabe addresses climate change conspiraciesClimate change deniers are using new strategies to spread their beliefs — namely the conspiracy theory that climate change is a hoax meant to subdue populations.

False claims that heatwave is bogus spread onlineWeather forecasters wrongly accused of using misleading data to "drive fear".

Climate foes push Great Reset conspiracy theoryOpponents of climate action co-opted a Covid-19 recovery plan by King Charles III to claim that the Great Reset would deprive people of their freedom to eat

Climate change: Why the conspiracy theories are dangerous— Typically, such conspiracy theories assert that climate scientists and politicians are distorting or hijacking the science to suit their own ...

Why conspiracies are delaying our ability to solve the climate crisisTo many of us, conspiracy theories seem implausible, but millions of people still read and share them every day.

America no Longer Has Two Parties Devoted to a Democratic System of Self-Government

Robert B. Reich: Is the GOP becoming the American fascist party?I hate to say this, but America no longer has two parties devoted to a democratic system of self-government. We have a Democratic Party, which — notwithstanding a few glaring

As Partisan Hostility Grows, Signs of Frustration With the Two-Party SystemIncreasingly, Republicans and Democrats view not just the opposing party but also the people in that party in a negative light. Growing shares in each party now describe those in the other party as more closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent than other Americans. Nearly half of younger adults say they "wish there were more parties to choose from."

'Tyranny of the Minority' writers say Constitution not strong enough to protect democracyAmerica’s democracy is in an uncharted and fragile place, according to two Harvard government professors. In their new book, “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt say politicians are welcoming anti-democratic extremists into their party ranks and part of the problem lies in the Constitution. Laura Barrón-López spoke with the writers about how the country got to this point.

Is democracy failing and putting our economic system at risk? | BrookingsThe rule of law and democracy are crucial to capital markets.

Those who would follow him, Jesus tells us, must love their enemies. Those words issue a challenge for all Americans interested in redeeming democracy’s promise .www.commonwealmagazine.org/democracy-race-polarization-america-working-class-trump-kloppenberg