The Great Climate Change Con isn’t Resonating With Normal People
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The Great Climate Change Con Isn’t Resonating with Normal People
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
“Anthropogenic global warming is the biggest, most dangerous and ruinously expensive con trick in history.”
Remember when climate hysterics claimed “the science is settled?” That claim didn’t weather well, but it also didn’t stop the climate liars: “The scientific consensus that humans are altering the climate has passed 99.9%, according to research that strengthens the case for global action at the Cop26 summit in Glasgow,” the Guardian reported in 2021. The Cornell University climate study the Guardian cites in the article was “supported” (funded) by Alliance for Science. “Support for the Alliance for Science is provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.”
But the hysterics just moved on from that lie to other climate lies.
A little over one year ago, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his pompous plan for addressing “California’s hotter, drier future:”
“Hotter and drier weather conditions spurred by climate change could reduce California’s water supply by up to 10 percent by the year 2040. To replace and replenish what we will lose to thirstier soils, vegetation, and the atmosphere, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced California’s latest actions to increase water supply and adapt to more extreme weather patterns caused by climate change.”
Think about that arrogant statement – as if California politicians are going to stop hot weather. But the joke was on the governor with record rainfall and snowfall in the winter of 2023… except that didn’t stop him. Since then, we’ve been barraged with absurd radio advertisements warning us, “now that we face a hotter, dryer future…” and “let’s make conservation a way of life,” providing helpful hints about saving water.
Enjoy the water-saving brilliance, brought to you by the Drought.CA.gov website:
- If it’s raining, turn off your sprinklers
- Take 5-minute showers
- Fill bathtubs halfway or less
- Turn off water when brushing teeth or shaving
- Wash full loads of clothes and dishes
- Fix leaks
- Set mower blades to 3″
- Use a broom to clean outdoor areas
- Improve landscape irrigation
Taxpayers paid for this babble. With the state sending 50% of the water to the Pacific Ocean for environmental purposes, of the remaining 50%, 40% goes to agriculture, and 10% is urban use. Setting your mower blade to 3″ isn’t going to make a measurable amount of water conservation.
And, as we heard this week, PG&E will be shutting off the power when it is windy. Never in California’s history have energy providers shut off power when it was windy. This is a new policy, and is criminal – we are paying for that electricity. Who will be the first to sue over this?
According to the governor, “California’s Water Supply Strategy, Adapting to a Hotter, Drier Future calls for investing in new sources of water supply, accelerating projects and modernizing how the state manages water through new technology.”
Refuting this drivel is not difficult.
One way is to read the monthly reports by E&E Legal, the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), the Heartland Institute, Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT), the International Climate Science Coalition (ICSC), and Truth in Energy and Climate, which just released another version of “Climate Fact Check,” for July.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 13: Climate Action
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 6 because they discuss water supply and conservation measures in California. They are also connected to SDG 7 as the article mentions power outages and energy providers shutting off power. Additionally, the article addresses SDG 13 by discussing climate change and its impact on water supply and extreme weather patterns.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity.
- SDG 7.2: By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
- SDG 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
Based on the article’s content, the targets mentioned above can be identified. The article discusses the need to increase water supply and adapt to more extreme weather patterns caused by climate change, which aligns with SDG 6.4. It also mentions power outages and shutting off power due to windy conditions, indicating a need to increase the share of renewable energy to ensure a more reliable energy supply (SDG 7.2). Finally, the article highlights the impact of climate change on water supply and the need to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards, aligning with SDG 13.1.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, there are indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. These include:
- Water-use efficiency: The article mentions water-saving measures such as turning off sprinklers when it’s raining, taking shorter showers, and fixing leaks. These actions can be indicators of increased water-use efficiency.
- Share of renewable energy: The article discusses power outages and the need for a more reliable energy supply. Increasing the share of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, can be an indicator of progress towards this target.
- Resilience and adaptive capacity: The article mentions the need to adapt to more extreme weather patterns caused by climate change. Building infrastructure and implementing measures to withstand and respond to climate-related hazards can be indicators of increased resilience and adaptive capacity.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity. | – Water-saving measures such as turning off sprinklers when it’s raining, taking shorter showers, and fixing leaks. |
| SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | 7.2: By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. | – Increasing the share of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind. |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries. | – Building infrastructure and implementing measures to withstand and respond to climate-related hazards. |
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Source: californiaglobe.com
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