VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Are you grappling with climate anxiety? Recent findings suggest that you might be feeling increasingly isolated in this concern. It seems that the constant stream of alarming messages about climate change is losing its impact.
A survey conducted last month with 2,230 American adults revealed that "climate change" ranked near the bottom in terms of importance, with only 45 percent considering it "very important," compared to "issues of race and diversity" at 40 percent. This is in stark contrast to top-ranking concerns such as the economy (82 percent), inflation (79 percent), and crime (65 percent), as per a CBS News poll conducted by YouGov. When real, pressing issues arise, the perceived significance of manufactured ones tends to diminish.
Despite a "large majority of Americans supporting U.S. steps to reduce climate change," the survey indicates that respondents had more immediate concerns.
Interestingly, there is no mention of specific actions people want the government to take regarding climate change, highlighting the lack of clarity and consensus on the issue.
When countries worldwide set a goal to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, they were already beyond that limit. Despite constant efforts and taxation under the guise of climate change, their approach appears misguided.
Their argument seems to be that they haven't enforced regulations or collected enough money yet. How convenient.
YouGov's survey found that voters see no difference between the climate change policies of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. More than half believe that the winner of the upcoming election, whether Biden or Trump, will not significantly impact climate change.
When asked about Biden's environmental policies, the most favored ones involved tax rebates and more regulations to reduce toxic chemicals in drinking water, which garnered a 70 percent approval rate. However, this measure is not directly related to climate change.
Concrete environmental policies with measurable results are less appealing to governments because they entail accountability.
Moreover, implementing a federal carbon tax, similar to Canada's, could lead to substantial inflation as the tax is integrated into every aspect of the supply chain.
The European Union faces similar challenges due to policy errors and sanctions that disrupt their access to affordable Russian gas.
In contrast, the U.S. government appears to be focused on attracting foreign "green" companies rather than driving its economy into ruin over climate change. Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, presented as a climate initiative, aims to lure these companies to the U.S. by offering tax credits for carbon capture or sequestration.
This approach contrasts sharply with the EU's stringent regulations, which have forced Dutch farmers to sell their farmlands to comply with climate laws.
Despite relentless global propaganda, many Americans are becoming skeptical of climate change narratives.
The American Psychological Association acknowledges the existence of "eco-anxiety," defined as a chronic fear of environmental catastrophe. This fear can be exacerbated by extreme weather events and exposure to climate change information through the news media.
Overall, climate change propaganda often promotes self-indulgence. Western governments' actions have made this lifestyle increasingly unaffordable for many.