The Logic of Climate Change

Climate change is an undeniable reality that humanity. While the climate has always been subject to changes, sometimes warmer and other times cooler over the millions of years of the Earth’s history, today’s awareness of these changes has been largely shaped by political and social agendas.

The climate change movement has evolved into a form of modern-day ideology, blending elements of political correctness, belief systems, and social activism. This movement bears similarities to the past efforts of Greenpeace, creating a platform for various professionals and activists to make their voices heard. Skilled orators are adept at persuading politicians seeking favorable policies, young people eager to make a difference, investors looking for profitable ventures, fashion industry stakeholders promoting new concepts, academics seeking funding, and, of course, preachers who rally followers for their causes.

While I do not entirely reject the climate change movement, much like the earlier Greenpeace movement which played a role in raising environmental awareness, my primary critique lies with the political correctness and politicization surrounding it. As a thoughtful and reasoned observer, I am deeply concerned with the underlying logic and unintended consequences of such movements.

When climate change becomes a political instrument, it often generates significant economic repercussions. The costs associated with combating climate change can drive inflation and, in turn, reshape political landscapes. Many fail to examine the broader economic and logical relationships that underlie the climate change agenda.

Take, for example, the COP29 summit in Baku, which allocated USD 300 billion towards climate change initiatives. California has introduced bans on fuel-powered trains, while nations such as China and the United States are heavily subsidizing electric vehicle production. These efforts, among others, have contributed to significant cost increases across industries. The price of a new car, once priced at USD 25,000, has risen to USD 30,000 due to the added costs of “green” technologies. Climate change has become a convenient rationale for price hikes, which in turn contribute to inflation and ultimately lead to rising taxes, which exacerbate public dissatisfaction.

One of the core issues that often goes unnoticed is the fallacy that “increasing” costs can somehow lead to “reducing” the problem. Under the guise of combating climate change, the dismantling of certain industries or technologies has led to greater consumption of resources on a larger scale. In many ways, humanity is paradoxically increasing its consumption while claiming to reduce its environmental footprint. The only beneficiaries of this paradox are likely those in the financial sector, particularly Wall Street, which profits from the shifting dynamics.

Having visited the Arctic, crossed China’s vast deserts, and observed the retreat of the Himalayan glaciers, I am acutely aware of the tangible impacts of climate change. I have witnessed the collapse of ecosystems, such as the depletion of fish stocks in the Mediterranean, and the devastation wrought by natural disasters. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the urgent need to address the effects of climate change. Yet, my concern lies in whether our focus on environmental abstraction distracts us from the more immediate needs of individuals whose lives are directly impacted by climate events, such as floods or hurricanes. Should we not prioritize direct assistance to those who are suffering, rather than the grandiose “save the Earth” ideal?

Rather than relying on speculative solutions, we should emphasize practical measures such as conservation and resource efficiency. The time has come for action based on reason and sustainability, not on political rhetoric or ideological movements.

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