Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
What should we do about climate change?
Position2 of 5

We shouldn't do anything to address climate change

This position argues that no action should be taken on climate change. It holds that other problems are more pressing, that stopping climate change is simply too expensive, and that the funds involved would be better redirected to other, more urgent causes.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Funds used for fighting climate change should be redirected to better causes
    There is never enough money for governments and international organizations to address all of the world population’s needs. However, we are currently spending an inordinate amount of money fighting climate change while other issues are underfunded. This misdirected money needs to be reallocated to better help people suffering today.
  2. It’s just too expensive to stop climate change
    We are currently spending a phenomenal amount of money fighting change, without any real success. Since current research and initiatives have been ineffective, it’s pointless to keep wasting money fighting climate change. We could do any number of things with that money instead.