A new climate change denial is spreading, and we need to talk about it.
Climate denial hasn’t gone away — it’s just changed, and the newest form questions solutions, not science. Outdated myths like “climate change isn’t real” are being replaced by more persuasive narratives: that EVs are worse than gas cars, that wind power is dangerous, that governments are using climate as a tool for control.
In this episode, I sit down with journalist Samantha Harrington of Yale Climate Connections to unpack the rise of “solutions denial,” a subtle yet dangerous shift in climate misinformation. From right-wing influencers to mainstream podcast hosts, misleading narratives about sustainability initiatives and climate policy are making their way into millions of homes.
Discover what’s fueling this trend, how misinformation spreads online, and why talking about climate change — honestly and often — might be the most powerful thing we can do right now.
Let’s dive in!
“People aren’t necessarily seeking out climate denial, but they’re absorbing it through shows they trust — and that’s what makes it so dangerous.”
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