Mainstream Media Uses Hurricane Helene to Advocate for "Global Warming"

Media Pundits Leverage Hurricane Helene to Promote "Global Warming"

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which continues to claim lives, mainstream media figures are seizing the opportunity to advance their belief in "global warming." Notable television personalities and commentators are using the hurricane as a platform to disseminate what some consider to be misinformation about "global warming" or "climate change," as reported by Just The News. CBS News' Major Garrett suggested that the current era of extreme weather necessitates a new language. He proceeded to assert that there has been a rise in all types of natural disasters worldwide, a claim that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has previously refuted.

Claims of Fossil Fuel Pollution Causing Hurricanes

CNN's Angela Fritz attributed the cause of Hurricane Helene to "fossil fuel pollution." She stated, without providing evidence, that the atmosphere is now hotter than it was in pre-industrial times due to over a century of fossil fuel pollution. However, research indicates that carbon dioxide emissions are generated by virtually every process that provides essential goods to the public, including the transportation of materials and products, from food to clothing. Fritz further alleged that "More than 90% of warming around the globe over the past 50 years has taken place in the oceans, and it's making storms more likely to undergo these rapid intensification cycles." This assertion has also been challenged. Dr. Matt Wielicky, a former assistant professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama, explained that two similar tropical storms that hit North Carolina in 1916 were even worse than Helene, despite lower overall carbon emission levels. Dr. Wielicki stated, "The 1916 event occurred even though atmospheric CO2 levels were approximately 120 ppm lower than they are today." He further added, "Blaming the fossil fuel industry for all weather-related disasters overlooks the complexity of natural climate variability and the role of poor urban planning in flood-prone regions."

Global Warming Discussed at Vice Presidential Debate

The topic of global warming was raised during the vice presidential debate on Tuesday night. The CBS News moderators attributed the hurricane to global warming. After both candidates responded to the statement, the moderators incorrectly asserted that the "scientific consensus" is that global warming is real, despite the absence of such a consensus. The death toll from Hurricane Helene has now reached 139. The storm affected the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Bottom Line

The media's use of Hurricane Helene to advocate for the "global warming" agenda raises questions about the role of journalism in shaping public opinion on complex scientific issues. Is it appropriate for media figures to use natural disasters as a platform to promote their beliefs about climate change? Or should they focus on providing accurate and balanced information to the public? Share your thoughts and this article with your friends. Remember, you can also sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.