Essay by Eric Worrall

“… while climate change remains a concern, it increasingly shares space with other anxieties — housing, economic insecurity, mental health, artificial intelligence and war. …”

Young people growing tired of climate alarmism

By Perry Kinkaide

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For years, climate change has dominated the worldview of many young people, instilling a sense of urgency, fear and moral responsibility.

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However, after decades of apocalyptic messaging, something is shifting.

What was once explosive passion is giving way to fatigue, confusion and competing priorities.

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Surveys now show that while climate change remains a concern, it increasingly shares space with other anxieties — housing, economic insecurity, mental health, artificial intelligence and war.

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In school, they’re taught to recycle and reduce emissions, but they also see the wealthy flying private jets and governments approving new oil and gas projects — even as Canada pledges to cut emissions.

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Read more: https://www.producer.com/opinion/young-people-growing-tired-of-climate-alarmism/

What kid wants to be involved in the movement their parents cared about? Can you imagine anything more demoralising than showing up to a climate protest, and suddenly realising you’re standing next to your school teachers? What if they ask you about your homework? While on the other side – that’s mum waving and smiling, watching you desperately trying to get the attention of the hippie girl standing next to you.

No wonder kids are looking for something fresh and new. Being a climate activist today is like trying to be a flower child – no longer the vibrant movement of the age, more a retirement club for people who can’t let go of the past.

If any of the promised climate disasters had happened it would have been different, but even the dumbest kid is waking up that what is left of the climate movement is grownup exercise in hypocrisy.