As a scientist, I think science ought to have taken center stage at the recently concluded United Nations climate summit in New York City. The reason is obvious: climate change is a scientific issue. Instead, we witnessed a political spectacle. Media outlets and celebrities (on Twitter) celebrated Greta Thunberg’s climate summit speech, making it the highlight of the summit.In a fiery speech, based on a hand-written note, Greta condemned world leaders for making excuses and not acting on … [Read more...]
Why Worshipping Creation Doesn’t Actually Help Us Take Care of It
In recent years, many countries have enacted laws aimed at the reduction of pollution and improvement in environmental quality. However, national policies, legal restrictions and international treaties seldom have meaningful impact without the active participation of the governed. And their participation, in turn, is largely dependent on their worldview: their fundamental beliefs about what is right and true, and the way things ought to be.Unfortunately, not all worldviews place the same value … [Read more...]
Here Are 4 Outrageously Insane Climate Proposals
Judging from the much-hyped and widely mocked speech by Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg at the United Nations earlier this week, it’s clear that some young people are convinced that the world will soon end unless we do something drastic.“You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words,” Thunberg said. “… We are in the beginning of a mass extinction and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth. How dare you!”Earlier this year, I noted some … [Read more...]
The Tragedy of Greta Thunberg
Sixteen-year-old Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg lives in the healthiest, wealthiest, safest, and most peaceful era humans have ever known. She is one of the luckiest people ever to have lived.In a just world, Thunberg would be at the United Nations thanking capitalist countries for bequeathing her this remarkable inheritance. Instead, she, like millions of other indoctrinated kids her age, act as if they live in a uniquely broken world on the precipice of disaster. This is a … [Read more...]
Will Thames Freeze Again? UK Vulnerable to Cooling Catastrophe
The United Kingdom’s role in the global economy is important. It is the 10th largest export economy in the world. It exported $778 billion USD worth of products and services in 2018. In recent months, fears about a post-Brexit UK economy have gripped the minds of Britons.But the UK’s economy faces a bigger challenge from changes in climate. Nearly 70 percent of the UK’s land is used for agriculture, and the country depends on its own produce for 60 percent of its domestic needs. Any … [Read more...]
Recommended Sources on Global Warming/Climate Change
People often ask us for recommendations of things to read or view to help them grasp the arguments over global warming.For instance, “What would be the best book/article which critiques the global warming hysteria?” Or “What’s a good short, simple thing to read about climate change?” Or “What should I give to my scientist friend that will show that serious climate scientists question the idea of catastrophic, anthropogenic global warming?”Many resources come to mind. Below are some … [Read more...]
New York Climate Meet’s Controversies and Failures: Set to Continue?
The recently concluded United Nations (UN) climate summit in New York City embroiled itself in controversies even before it began. Swedish school girl Greta Thunberg’s speech overshadowed these controversies, but their impact will be felt in years to come.China and India Threaten to Stop Climate Action if Funds Don’t ArriveOn September 17, India and China issued a press release and discussion paper, respectively, on climate action. The highlight of both was the demand for … [Read more...]
How Dare We in Developing Countries Fight Against Poverty!
Greta’s cry for climate action at the United Nations (UN) climate summit has become a big talking point. In a speech that she read out of a paper, she exclaimed, “We are in the beginning of a mass extinction, and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth. How dare you!”Her words, directed at world leaders, are now famous. In its appropriate context, the words were meant to address the climate inaction by world leaders, despite the availability of what she … [Read more...]
The Hopeless Non-Gospel of Climate Alarmism
Christians, as described by the Lord Jesus Christ, are the salt and light of this dark world. They bring good news to those with no hope.Although tough times, challenges, and suffering are an inescapable in this fallen world, the Scriptures command believers to give thanks to God in all circumstances, pray without ceasing, and not be anxious (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18).Some of our most common challenges include sickness, financial difficulties, persecution, unjust government, and social unrest and … [Read more...]
The Most Radical Tool Against Global Warming
Abortion is a global issue. A survey of The World’s Abortion Laws shows significant disagreement about it.A few countries, like Egypt, prohibit it. Others, like Brazil, allow it only when the mother’s life is in danger. In the United States, laws vary from state to state. But the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision makes it difficult to restrict it significantly.Advocates for abortion frequently argue for a woman’s right to choose. But some now, like Democratic … [Read more...]
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