The big idea: why climate tribalism only helps the deniers

From nuclear power to electric vehicles, battles between activists risk getting in the way of reducing emissionsOne of the most effective ways to be a climate sceptic is to say nothing at all. Why expend the effort slapping down climate solutions when you can rely on feuding climate activists to tear each other's ideas apart? We tend to fight with those we are closest to. This is true of family. But it's also true of our peers, which for me, are those obsessed with trying to fix climate change. Step into the murky waters of Twitter and you'll often find activists spending more time going after one another than battling climate falsehoods.These might seem like small squabbles, but they have a real impact. They slow our progress and play into the hands of the deniers, the oil companies, the anti-climate lobbyists. These groups push on while our heads are turned. Continue reading...