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Climate Expert Calls for Radical Shift in Democracy

12/11/2025

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James Lovelock argues humanity is ill-equipped to address climate change and that democracy may need suspension to tackle the crisis.
He cites leaked UEA emails and the Copenhagen summit as evidence of public disillusionment.
Lovelock advocates adaptation, such as building sea defenses, and says only a catastrophic event could shift opinion.
He respects constructive skepticism in science but condemns data manipulation by climate scientists as a breach of integrity.

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James Lovelock argues humanity is ill-equipped to address climate change and that democracy may need suspension to tackle the crisis.
He cites leaked UEA emails and the Copenhagen summit as evidence of public disillusionment.
Lovelock advocates adaptation, such as building sea defenses, and says only a catastrophic event could shift opinion.
He respects constructive skepticism in science but condemns data manipulation by climate scientists as a breach of integrity.