Global Warming is Not a Hoax

Jad A.

7/22/20251 min read

The global warming movement is definitely not a hoax. Decades of scientific evidence have shown that the earth's climate is changing, and that it is due to human activity, especially the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. This releases large amounts of carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing the average temperature of our planet to rise. Melting glaciers, rising sea levels, temperature records, and more frequent extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts are all changes that have been consistently documented by scientists around the world.

Where does this idea that global warming is a hoax come from? Some industries and political groups have questioned and challenged the science because reducing the greenhouse gas emissions to them translates into reduced profits or the requirement for major policy changes. Acknowledging the reality of climate change would require the fossil fuel industries to reduce their production, invest in cleaner energy, or face stricter government regulations. The issue often becomes a political rather than a scientific one, with debates driven by financial ideology and interests rather than scientific evidence. That is due to the worry that these regulations would hurt the economy or raise energy prices.

The resistance has had real consequences. International cooperation is hindered, and the efforts to adopt renewable energy are met with delays. It has become harder for governments to take strong action. Solutions to global warming that would protect the planet and future generations by slowing down or reversing environmental damage are blocked, such as switching energy sources, conserving forests, and reducing wastes. Despite that, public awareness is growing, and many businesses and political leaders are now shifting their stance. Voters are increasingly demanding climate action, and more and more companies are investing in renewable energy. That being said, the fight continues and the efforts to face the powerful industries and political lobbies must gain more strength and persistence until we can succeed in saving our planet.