Economist Paul Krugman has switched up his regular misguided economic musings to stir up more chaos – this time he’s jumped on the bandwagon of climate change fearmongering. In his latest article, he pushed a narrative of a looming “sewage crisis” on the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts and bizarrely claimed it was due to climate change. Let’s set the record straight – Krugman is off the mark once again.
Krugman has reduced himself to hyperventilating about bursting sewers and pointing the finger at climate change. His shaky facts are laid bare by Steve Milloy, the founder of JunkScience.com, who calls out Krugman on his inaccurate representation of climate facts. His reputation already tarnished, Krugman outdoes himself by misinforming the public yet again. Remember, this is the same person who insisted on politicizing the weather.
Milloy pulls no punches. “The East Coast is not experiencing sea-level rise from ‘climate change,’” he said. He rightly points out that it’s natural subsidence, worsened by groundwater withdrawal, causing the coast to sink. Sea level rise is a natural occurrence and has remained steady for the past 150 years.
Evidently, Krugman’s wild climate assertions serve one purpose – to justify rampant government spending. His demand for vast public expenditure on everything from sea walls to sewer systems exposes a disturbing disregard of fiscal responsibility. And guess who he expects to foot the bill? That’s right, he’s reaching into the pockets of taxpayers once again.
Krugman attempts to lecture us about Biden’s alleged solution to America’s inflation crisis. Yet he fails to see the glaring inconsistency of championing excessive government spending as the root of this issue. His distaste for Donald Trump clouds his judgement, as he blames potential reelection for an Eco-Armageddon.
Milloy isn’t fooled by Krugman’s theatrics. He slammed the false claims about the cause of rising sea levels. “There is no fingerprint of emissions on sea level rise or anything else,” Milloy clarified. The weakness of Krugman’s argument is clear for anyone to see, if they are willing to look beyond the drama.
Essentially, Krugman uses his platform to fan the flames of climate scare tactics and push for a political agenda. His arguments lack the depth and detail necessary to make a compelling case. The responsibility falls on us, the informed public, to understand the motives hidden within the facades put up by those like Krugman.
In conclusion, Krugman’s latest foray into the world of climate change is yet another attempt to confuse the issue. His alarmist claims will not withstand scrupulous examination. We must be vigilant, discerning, and demand nothing less than factual, responsible reporting. Rather than being swayed by scare tactics, we should continue to examine the facts and push for transparency in all areas of public discourse.
