Floods in Pakistan killed more than 1,700 people this year. China had its longest heatwave since national records began. The UK sweltered in 40C heat and the past eight years are set to be the planet’s warmest on record.
What a relief it would be if none of this had anything to do with climate change. Imagine if scientists had got it wrong and there was no need to stop burning coal, or build more wind farms, or reduce carbon emissions to net zero.
As it happens, some people say this is actually the case. They may be in a minority but in a year of spiralling energy costs, there are signs their guff is hitting home. It is to them that my 2022 climate bullshit awards are dedicated.
