Professor: We Need a “Me Too” Movement to Expose Climate Liars
12 hours ago Eric Worrall 49 Comments
Essay by Eric Worrall
Would a society where climate dishonesty is unacceptable deter climate skeptics?
Why the ‘Me Too’ movement should be a warning to those lying about climate change
By Philippa Nuttall
In his latest book, author and academic Mike Berners-Lee calls for a ‘climate of truth’ from business, politicians and the media
At a glance
Author and academic Mike Mike Berners-Lee believes dishonesty about climate change and other challenges facing the world is behind the lack of progress in reducing emissions and tackling wider problems such as pollution and nature loss
He insists change is possible, but calls on everyone to be more truthful, and to call out the media, business and policymakers when they are being dishonest
Regulation, in conjunction with high penalties and strict enforcement, is necessary to ensure business is delivering on environmental stewardship, he says
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