Climate Quote by Clive Hamilton
“Climate deniers are less immoral than Holocaust deniers, although they are undoubtedly more dangerous.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Requiem for a Species, 2018
Denying climate change is more dangerous than Holocaust denial, despite being seen as less immoral.
In simple terms: Climate denial poses severe risk.
Act against denial.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- activism
- media reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is climate denial more dangerous?
- How can moral urgency be communicated?
Some argue moral hierarchy is needed for accountability.