America’s Climate Science: Denial Is the New Normal

America’s Climate Science: Denial Is the New Normal
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Despite the U.S. "drifting away from science and climate reality," life carries on like nothing's wrong—because apparently, the apocalypse is just a background sitcom. The article points out that even as scientific consensus screams 'warning,' everyday Americans shrug and keep binge-watching their favorite distractions. This disconnect is so profound that it feels like we’re gloriously terrible drivers of our own climate-ruined car, cheerfully speeding downhill while denying the road signs.

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Source: Grist | Published: 8/15/2025 | Author: Lois Parshley