Commentary
Just like Poe’s purloined letter, sometimes the most obvious things can be the hardest to see. During my visit to Baku, Azerbaijan for COP29, it wasn’t until I received an email questioning the absence of science at the conference that I realized something conspicuously missing. The delegates and activists at the event seemed to have overlooked this crucial aspect.
When I mention the absence of science, I’m not implying that the participants disagreed with its importance. In fact, the majority agreed, with only a small group of skeptics present. However, what struck me was the lack of sessions dedicated to discussing science. There were no efforts to reinforce the supposed global consensus that was prevalent at the conference.
While I can’t say for certain that I didn’t miss a session or two focusing on science, it was evident that COP29 was mostly an echo chamber where the silence on this matter was continuously echoed.
On the contrary, I have attended conferences that challenge climate alarmism, where discussions revolved around debating the science rather than just accepting it. Despite having differing viewpoints, we engaged in civil debates about the arguments put forth by alarmists and why we disagreed with them.
At gatherings where the existence of a man-made climate crisis is questioned, there is a diverse range of participants, some deeply versed in scientific intricacies and others new to the subject seeking clarity. However, at COP29, there seemed to be a lack of introductory sessions for newcomers.
In my documentary “The Environment: A True Story” from 2017, I meticulously presented and countered the key premises of climate alarmism. However, the focus here is on the observations from COP29.
What stood out about the Baku conference, which I failed to notice until prompted by that email, was the absence of any substantial discussions on the subject. There were no sessions reiterating key alarmist beliefs with supporting evidence and visuals. It was all assumed knowledge, to the extent that the participants seemed oblivious to it.
As I’ve experienced challenges to my beliefs in various fields over the years, I’ve learned to recognize and understand differing perspectives. However, at COP29, the delegates seemed entrenched in their unexamined assumptions, akin to fish unaware of the water they swim in.
While it’s possible to remain ignorant and dismissive of opposing views, the sincere nature of the attendees at COP29 makes it difficult to label them as fraudsters or hoaxers. What was lacking was awareness and curiosity about alternative viewpoints.
No one was addressing the inaccuracies in claims about solar influence on climate, the existence of the Medieval Warm Period, or the validity of starting Arctic ice measurements in 1979. There was a deafening silence on these crucial topics that I only noticed upon reflection.
Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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