Inside the Church of Climate
American Institute for Economic Research | Robert L. Bradley Jr. – April 2, 2021 At an environmental forum, Julian Simon once asked: “How many people here believe that the earth is increasingly polluted and that our natural resources are being exhausted?” After a roomful of hands shot up, Simon then asked: “Is there any evidence that could dissuade you?” Encountering silence, he followed up: “Is there any evidence I could give you—anything at all—that would lead you to reconsider these assumptions?” After more silence, Simon answered: “Well, excuse me. I’m not dressed for church.” Today’s Church of Climate holds three …