The Great Green Rebranding: Climate Policies Shift from “Saving the Planet” to “Creating Jobs”
11 hours ago Charles Rotter
For years, the climate movement has been selling itself as the last, best hope to “save the planet.” But as public skepticism rises, elections swing toward climate realists, and economic realities set in, the messaging is undergoing a transparent shift. The latest rebranding effort, as highlighted in an Associated Press report, attempts to reposition green energy as an economic juggernaut, promising jobs and prosperity rather than just lower carbon emissions.
if some people feel the need to cater to narrower self-interests which can be bundled into a solution to the problem, why not?
Princeton University climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer
But here’s the catch: These so-called “economic benefits” are little more than a political sleight of hand. The green industry remains overwhelmingly reliant on government subsidies, tax incentives, and regulatory mandates, making it a net drain rather than a net contributor to economic prosperity. Rather than a self-sustaining economic revolution, it’s more like a shell game—one that shifts costs to taxpayers while driving inflation.
https://wattsupwiththat.com/2025/02/08/the-great-green-rebranding-climate-policies-shift-from-saving-the-planet-to-creating-jobs/
