The climate movement has shifted from acknowledging uncertainty in climate change predictions to advocating for certainty, a change influenced by the "Merchants of Doubt" narrative. This reframing, which attributes climate change primarily to the actions of fossil fuel industries rather than broader societal factors, has led to an overemphasis on present catastrophe and exaggeration of scientific findings. Consequently, the focus has narrowed towards litigation and regulation, moving away from managing long-term risks through planning and resilience. AI
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RANK_REASON This is an opinion piece discussing the evolution of climate activism and its framing, rather than a report on new research, policy, or a product release.