A grand jeté of climate-change denial
The article discusses the persistent climate-change denial among some individuals and groups despite mounting evidence of the dangers. It highlights several extreme weather events, such as the first hurricane to hit Hawaii in 34 years, wildfires in the Mediterranean, and a record-breaking El Niño, which have led to thousands of excess deaths and a significant increase in global temperatures.
The article quotes Jonathan Franzen, who expressed a defeatist view on climate change, stating that overwhelming numbers of people, including millions of Americans, would need to accept high taxes and lifestyle changes to stop greenhouse gas emissions. However, the article argues that this doomsday perspective is not realistic, pointing out that solar and wind power are now cheaper than fossil fuels in most parts of the world.
Despite the denial and pessimism, a Gallup poll found that three-quarters of 143,000 people interviewed across 140 countries view climate change as a very serious or somewhat serious threat.
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