Climate Change Agenda: The Crisis that Keeps on Giving.

BySGerhart

Jul 12, 2023 #Climate Change

For decades, proponents of climate change have sounded the alarm about impending environmental disaster caused by human activities. Since the 1960s, there has been a persistent pattern of apocalyptic predictions regarding climate change. None of these predictions, which were accompanied by specific due dates, have come true to this day. Yet, individuals in respected positions within government, corporations, academia, and the media, despite the repeated failures, continue to report on these alarmist claims, rarely revisiting their inaccuracies. This article aims to critically analyze the climate change agenda, focusing on proposed solutions, the importance of engineering in decision-making, flaws in proposed policies, and the malicious intent behind climate alarmism.

Proposed Solutions and Practical Limitations:

One of the most significant arguments against climate alarmism revolves around the proposed solutions. Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, have been promoted as alternatives to fossil fuels. However, there are practical limitations that make these sources unreliable. Bill Gates highlights the challenges associated with solar energy, “What we don’t have are reliable and widely useable ways to store renewable energy sources for days, weeks, or months. We need to be prepared for seasonal changes when we have short days during the winter or worse case scenarios when there are long periods of cloud cover or no wind for weeks or months.” Unlike intermittent renewable sources, fossil fuels and nuclear energy provide consistent and uninterrupted energy supply, ensuring reliability, especially during extreme weather events. The consequences of energy shortages, often overlooked by proponents of radical change, can have significant impacts on society, particularly younger generations, as their daily lives and economic environment will grow continuously more reliant on computers and automation.

Flaws in Proposed Policies and Lack of Leadership

Advocates of climate change policies should lead by example to prove the viability of proposed solutions. For instance, supporters of the Green New Deal, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, should demonstrate the plan’s feasibility by eliminating fossil fuel usage in their own cities. However, existing infrastructural limitations make such a task impossible. Meanwhile, countries like China and India continue to build coal-fired power plants, overshadowing efforts made by the United States. These discrepancies raise questions about the motivations of those pushing the climate change agenda, as skepticism is dismissed, opposing viewpoints are censored, and dissenting academics are silenced.

Malicious Intent Behind Climate Alarmism

The United Nations and other climate change proponents have repeatedly claimed that the world is on the brink of disaster, citing rising sea levels and imminent catastrophe. However, these claims have been recycled for decades without real evidence to support them. The proposed solutions are often unworkable, and the United States has minimal control over global carbon dioxide levels compared to countries like China. This raises suspicions about the motivations of those pushing the climate change agenda, as it appears to be driven by ulterior motives rather than genuine concern for the environment and future generations.

To address environmental concerns effectively, a balanced and informed approach is necessary, avoiding succumbing to hysteria. Engineers, with their focus on practical problem-solving, should play a central role in shaping our energy future. Open and honest discussions, along with public education, are vital to avoid propagating fear and misinformation. It is crucial to focus on securing a sustainable energy supply that promotes human progress and preserves freedom and liberty, rather than blindly following agendas that may not be in the best interest of society. By adopting a measured and pragmatic approach, we can navigate the complexities of climate change while striving for a sustainable future.