Actor and activist Arnold Schwarzenegger has told the BBC people should “stop whining” about US President Donald Trump’s approach to climate change. Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg at the Austrian World Summit, organised by the Schwarzenegger’s Climate Initiative, he said the president was not a barrier to change. Issues of Climate are like matters of faith,few are skeptical and others will deny. Either the concept is complex or looks ridiculous that we ignore in toto because it makes us better. Have you ever wondered let alone cared about the shape of the earth? Why worry about these scientific complexities. For a leader like Donald Trump withdrawing from the Paris Accord, this was indeed unprecedented and Special.
Climate change denial happens when people refuse to accept that the Earth’s climate is changing because of human activities like burning fossil fuels. Some believe it’s a natural cycle, others think scientists are exaggerating, and some just ignore the evidence altogether.
This denial can slow down action to fight climate change, making problems like extreme weather, rising sea levels, and droughts worse. However, experts and research overwhelmingly show that climate change is real and caused by humans, and that taking action—like using cleaner energy—can help protect the planet.
People deny climate change for a variety of reasons. Some simply don’t understand the science and think the planet’s changes are just part of a natural cycle. Others reject it because it conflicts with their political or economic interests—accepting climate change often means supporting policies that regulate industries like oil and gas, which some people oppose.
There’s also psychological resistance. Climate change is a big, scary problem, and some people find it easier to ignore it rather than deal with the reality. Misinformation plays a role too—some sources spread false claims that climate change isn’t real or isn’t caused by humans, confusing the public.
Despite this, scientific research overwhelmingly confirms that climate change is real and driven by human actions. Recognizing the problem is the first step toward solutions. It’s only when the heatwave happens that we pay attention and begin going green and trying to avert the effects there from. We ought to embrace initiatives meant at reducing climate change.
Mwene 