In recent years, the climate hysteria has been pushing the idea that global warming is an inevitable and immediate threat. There are those who think that this is an exaggeration and that the problem does not exist at all. From different perspectives, it is possible to argue that global warming is not happening and that, by itself, it does not present a problem.
On the one hand, the idea that global warming is an worldwide phenomenon has come to be debunked. A large amount of data gathered from scientific research indicates that global temperatures, which were increasing in the 2000s and early 2010s, have not risen significantly after 2015. Instead, they have fluctuated and have even shown a decrease in the past few years. Consequently, it is difficult to sustain the argument that global warming is taking place.
Moreover, arguments come forward to dissociate global warming with climate change. While global warming is considered to be caused by the increase of greenhouse gas emissions, most prediction models based on these emissions do not include other natural phenomena, such as the sun’s activity and the heat generated by volcanic eruptions. Most evidence indicates that climate change is caused by the combination of these factors. Such a complex reality suggests that global warming is not the main source of the variations observed in our climate, and may even be utterly unfounded.
Equally, some experts point to the idea that global warming has been manipulated for economic gain. In a study carried out by Attila Lorincz, one of the conclusions is that the European Union has led a politicized framework of climate action, which could be seen as a protectionist strategy aimed at economic development. Climate policies, in this sense, would therefore be the result of political interests, rather than of a real scientific agenda.
Finally, the detrimental effects that global warming may have are being questioned too. Studies have been conducted with the conclusion that the prevalence of higher temperatures could actually have beneficial effects, such as the restoration of arsenic-contaminated groundwater, the improvement of crop yields, and the increase of water vapors. These benefits can be seen as counteracting the devastating impacts of rising temperatures.
In conclusion, while it is widely accepted that climate change continues to take its toll on the environment, there is enough evidence to assert that global warming, as a term and concept, should not be taken at face value. Contextualization and a more comprehensive approach are needed to build a more solid understanding of the phenomena. It is also important to consider the negative and positive implications of climate change, without disregarding its complexity. Recognizing these realities is a crucial first step to properly tackle these issues.
