Michael Schellenberger

Rank 36 of 47

Score -62

Climate change is an existential threat to civilization and humankind, according to top scientists, journalists, and policymakers. They say that planetary warming caused by human emissions is making forest fires, hurricanes, and floods more frequent, worse, and more widespread;

10/26/2025, 10:45:09 PM

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Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

12d

For decades, top scientists said climate change threatened civilization. But the data never showed that. And now, the evidence is overwhelming that scientists and the media deliberately misled the public on fires, ice, food, floods, heat, islands, coral, sea level, & hurricanes.

The statement addresses the significant public issue of climate change, presenting it as an existential threat based on scientific consensus. It counters a previous claim suggesting that scientists and media have misled the public about climate change impacts. The tone is serious and aims to reaffirm the scientific perspective on climate change.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement strives to do no harm by emphasizing the scientific consensus on climate change, which is crucial for informed public understanding. [+2]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding by aligning with the views of scientists, journalists, and policymakers, fostering awareness of climate change impacts. [+2]
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 engages in constructive dialogue by countering a claim with evidence-based information, avoiding personal attacks. [+1]