Michael Schellenberger

Rank 45 of 47

Score -164

-4

Some reporters and scientists are blaming climate change for the lack of rain in LA. It's ridiculous. There's no trend in annual rainfall from 1877 to 2024. We have wet years and dry years.

Climate change isn't responsible for the LA fires. Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass are.

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

13d

Climate change is causing the fires in L.A., says the media. But one of the government's top fire experts says, “I don't think these fires are the result of climate change." The media blame climate change to divert attention from the incompetence of the politicians they like.

1/10/2025, 12:10:54 AM

The statement challenges the attribution of climate change to specific weather patterns and events, such as fires in Los Angeles, and shifts blame to political figures. It uses historical data to argue against a trend in rainfall changes and references an expert opinion to support its claims.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement could potentially cause harm by dismissing climate change as a factor, which might undermine efforts to address environmental issues. [-1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement does not engage in cyberbullying or hate speech, but it does make personal attacks on specific politicians, which could be seen as disrespectful. [-1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement does not engage in constructive dialogue and instead uses ad hominem attacks against politicians, which detracts from a reasoned debate. [-2]