climate denialism

American  

[klahy-mit-di-nahy-uhl-iz-uhm] / ˈklaɪ mɪt dɪˈnaɪ əlˌɪz əm /

noun

1. the stance that climate change, especially change caused by human activity, does not exist or is not occurring.

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Other Word Forms

• climate denialist noun

Example Sentences

Choosing to fight would require someone to change their lifestyle and make potentially challenging sacrifices, so it may be psychologically advantageous, in the short term, to "flee" by choosing climate denialism, Brosch said.

From Salon

“Conspiracy-mongers have built a complete story: climate denialism, Covid-19, anti-vax, 5G controlling the brains of citizens, and the 15-minute city for introducing a perimeter for day-to-day life,” Mr. Moreno said.

From New York Times

David Malpass, under fire for months by critics who accused him of climate denialism, said that he will resign as the president of the World Bank by June, roughly a year before his term expires.

From New York Times

“Insurrection” never quite resolves as film, in ways curiously similar to another movie, “Don’t Look Up,” which attempts to parody climate denialism.

From Washington Post

The biggest problem in U.S. energy policy is climate denialism from the right.

From Washington Post