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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Joakim Book - Floating on Hyperbole: The New York Times’ Take on Low-Lying Islands


Human ingenuity can act faster than microscopic, gradual shifts in the earth's climate.

Summary: Climate change narratives have predicted the disappearance of low-lying islands like the Maldives due to rising sea levels. But as the New York Times has recently noticed, many of these islands are actually expanding, thanks in large part to human ingenuity. This highlights the human capacity to adapt and thrive in the face of environmental challenges.