Climate Quote by Christopher C. Horner
““Some of my colleagues…acknowledge that the earth is warming, but insist that such warming (and cooling) is nothing unusual, and it’s not catastrophic. The end result is that the skeptics tend to be tolerant of dispute and dissent because we do not necessarily agree among ourselves. The believers are not only intolerant of dissent—they are convinced that all skeptics must be motivated by greed or other evil forces….””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Panel, 2015
The quote highlights how both sides of the climate debate become polarized, with skeptics seen as dismissive and believers as intolerant, attributing motives to each other.
In simple terms: Both sides blame each other and become intolerant.
Key Takeaway
Recognize bias and foster respectful dialogue.
Themes
polarization
climate change
bias
dialogue
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
environmental
When to use this quote
- policy discussions
- public debates
- media coverage
- education programs
Key Concepts
motivational
confirmation bias
groupthink
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we encourage open, evidence‑based conversation?
- What incentives reduce partisan framing?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex scientific discourse and ignore nuanced positions.
