No, science did not declare the climate crisis over
Recent reports from the European Geosciences Union suggest that worst-case climate scenarios may not be as likely as previously thought. However, this has led to misinterpretations, including claims from Donald Trump that the climate crisis is over. In reality, while some projections have been downgraded, significant climate challenges remain evident worldwide.
- ▪The European Geosciences Union released a paper indicating that worst-case climate models are unlikely to occur.
- ▪Donald Trump claimed on social media that the climate crisis is over, citing the EGU's findings.
- ▪Despite some downgraded projections, extreme weather events and climate issues continue to be a concern globally.
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Open this photo in gallery:Ballboys and ballgirls sit in the shade at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, on May 26.Christophe Ena/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMark Leiren-Young is the author of Greener Than Thou: Surviving the Toxic Sludge of Canadian Eco-Politics and the host of the Skaana podcast.Did scientists just declare the climate crisis over? Not so much. But America is finally taking a climate report seriously. Sort of. The European Geosciences Union released a new paper declaring that their worst-case climate modelling, which most political leaders have been ignoring for the last 15 years, is not likely coming to pass. Suddenly, the U.S.
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