CLIMATE ANXIETY: A manufactured crisis fueled by fear and propaganda
01/27/2025 / By Willow Tohi
A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health claims that climate change is causing widespread anxiety among young Americans, with 85% of respondents reporting moderate to severe worry. However, critics argue that the study is more about advancing a political agenda than presenting scientific facts.
The study, which surveyed over 15,000 individuals aged 16-25, relies on self-reported data and convenience sampling. Critics argue that this approach fails to produce a representative sample and conflates ordinary weather variability with long-term climate trends.
Critics contend that the mental health issues reported in the study are more a result of fear-driven messaging from media, education systems, and social media, rather than actual climate phenomena. They argue that relentless climate alarmism is leading to an exaggerated sense of crisis among young people.
The study’s funding from the Avaaz Foundation and its emphasis on aggressive climate policies and corporate/government responsibility raise questions about its political agenda. Critics see it as a tool for political manipulation rather than a genuine scientific assessment.
The study is seen as part of a broader trend of using fear to manipulate public opinion. Critics argue that young people need to question these narratives, separate facts from propaganda, and reject the idea that more regulations and taxes are the only solutions to their worries. They contend that the real crisis is the exploitation of climate change for political gain, rather than the issue itself.
https://www.censoredscience.com/2025-01-27-climate-anxiety-manufactured-crisis-fueled-by-fear.html
