Climate Narratives and Rhetoric

'Unprecedented floods signal a climate apocalypse.' 'Record-breaking heatwaves are the new normal.' Headlines like these dominate the news cycle, framing every extreme weather event as undeniable evidence of a global climate catastrophe. But are these claims rooted in science—or are they designed to amplify fear?

The words are everywhere: 'climate catastrophe,' 'climate crisis,' and 'climate emergency.' These phrases dominate headlines, political speeches, and social media feeds. Why has the rhetoric around climate change shifted from science-based caution to alarmist declarations?