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== Global cooling ==

== Global cooling ==

*In 1970, Kenneth Watts stated that by the year 2000, the globe will have cooled by 11 degrees.<ref>https://www.westernjournal.com/10-failed-global-warming-predictions/</ref>

*In 1970, Kenneth Watts stated that by the year 2000, the globe will have cooled by 11 degrees.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Golden |first=C. Douglas |date=2018-08-08 |title=All the Times Global Warming Predictions Were Dead Wrong |url=https://www.westernjournal.com/10-failed-global-warming-predictions/ |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=The Western Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>

*In 1971, Dr. S. Ichtiaque Rasool predicted that the earth would enter into a new [[ice age]] within the coming decades.<ref>https://cei.org/blog/wrong-again-50-years-of-failed-eco-pocalyptic-predictions/</ref>  

*In 1971, Dr. S. Ichtiaque Rasool predicted that the earth would enter into a new [[ice age]] within the coming decades.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-18 |title=Wrong Again: 50 Years of Failed Eco-pocalyptic Predictions |url=https://cei.org/blog/wrong-again-50-years-of-failed-eco-pocalyptic-predictions/ |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=Competitive Enterprise Institute |language=en-us}}</ref>

*The Brown University Department of Geological Sciences predicted an ice age by 2070, which contrasts to new claims of heating crises by modern climate alarmists.^{citation needed}

*The Brown University Department of Geological Sciences predicted an ice age by 2070, which contrasts to new claims of heating crises by modern climate alarmists.^{citation needed}

*In 1975, Newsweek ran an article called "Cooling World", predicting that the climate was cooling at such a fast rate that there would be mass famine. Newsweek later retracted the claim in 2014.<ref>https://www.newsweek.com/newsweek-rewind-debunking-global-cooling-252326</ref>

*In 1975, Newsweek ran an article called "Cooling World", predicting that the climate was cooling at such a fast rate that there would be mass famine. Newsweek later retracted the claim in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verger |first=Rob |date=2014-05-23 |title=Newsweek Rewind: Debunking Global Cooling |url=https://www.newsweek.com/newsweek-rewind-debunking-global-cooling-252326 |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}</ref>

*In addition to that, the "Population Bomb" by Paul Ehrlich claimed that 65 million Americans would starve to death in the 1980s.<ref>https://www.gazettenet.com/Charles-LaPiene-recalls-predictions-made-on-first-Earth-Day-in-1970-9560742</ref>

*In addition to that, the "Population Bomb" by Paul Ehrlich claimed that 65 million Americans would starve to death in the 1980s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=LaPiene |first=Charles |date=28 Apr 2017 |title=Charles LaPiene: Recalls predictions made on first Earth Day |url=https://www.gazettenet.com/Charles-LaPiene-recalls-predictions-made-on-first-Earth-Day-in-1970-9560742 |access-date=16 Jun 2023 |website=gazettenet.com}}</ref>

*In 2004, [[the Guardian]] leaked a Bush intelligence document that predicted that Great Britain would be plunged into a [[Siberia|Siberian]]-like climate by 2020.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2004/feb/22/usnews.theobserver</ref>

*In 2004, [[the Guardian]] leaked a Bush intelligence document that predicted that Great Britain would be plunged into a [[Siberia|Siberian]]-like climate by 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Townsend |first=Mark |last2=Harris |first2=Paul |date=2004-02-22 |title=Now the Pentagon tells Bush: climate change will destroy us |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2004/feb/22/usnews.theobserver |access-date=2023-06-16 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>

 

== Famine/Apocalypse ==

== Famine/Apocalypse ==

*An odd example, in 1930, [[Smithsonian]] [[paleontologist]] James A. Gidley claimed that [[dinosaurs]] slowly became extinct over the course of "several million years" due to climate change.<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89556871/wausau-daily-herald/</ref> Even today, [[Old Earth]] scientists refute this claim.

*An odd example, in 1930, [[Smithsonian]] [[paleontologist]] James A. Gidley claimed that [[dinosaurs]] slowly became extinct over the course of "several million years" due to climate change.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1930-11-07 |title=Extinction of Dinosaur Laid to Climate Change |pages=2 |work=Wausau Daily Herald |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/wausau-daily-herald/89556871/ |access-date=2023-06-16}}</ref> Even today, [[Old Earth]] scientists refute this claim.

*In 1936, The Great Falls Tribune warned of the destruction of the American agricultural industry due to eroding soil.<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89557850/great-falls-tribune/</ref> The Salt Lake Telegram made similar claims in the same year, saying, "our nation itself – may pass away because of the improper use of the soil".<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89557615/salt-lake-telegram/</ref> As of 2022, The US is still one of the top 4 largest producers of food in the world.<ref>https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/100615/4-countries-produce-most-food.asp#:~:text=Which%20Countries%20Produce%20the%20Most,agricultural%20producers%2C%20in%20that%20order.</ref>

*In 1936, The Great Falls Tribune warned of the destruction of the American agricultural industry due to eroding soil.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1936-07-02 |title=Wallace Fears Climate Change May Permanently Affect Soil and Crop Conditions of Nation |pages=2 |work=Great Falls tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/great-falls-tribune/89557850/ |access-date=2023-06-16}}</ref> The Salt Lake Telegram made similar claims in the same year, saying, "our nation itself – may pass away because of the improper use of the soil".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Link |first=Henry C. |date=1936-07-13 |title=How to Improve Your Memory |pages=9 |work=Salt Lake Telegram |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/salt-lake-telegram/89557615/ |access-date=2023-06-16}}</ref> As of 2022, The US is still one of the top 4 largest producers of food in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=4 Countries That Produce the Most Food |url=https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/100615/4-countries-produce-most-food.asp |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=Investopedia |language=en}}</ref>

*In 1936, the at-the-time [[Henry A. Wallace|Secretary of Agriculture, Henry A Wallace]], claimed that the United States would be affected by climate change in a way where droughts would be "a frequent occurrence from year to year."<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89557566/star-gazette/</ref> From 2010 to 2022, the only severe droughts occurring in the United States were those in [[California]], a state already known for mismanagement of forests and wildfires.<ref>https://www.drought.gov/historical-information?dataset=0&selectedDateUSDM=20160607&dateRangeUSDM=2010-2023</ref>

*In 1936, the at-the-time [[Henry A. Wallace|Secretary of Agriculture, Henry A Wallace]], claimed that the United States would be affected by climate change in a way where droughts would be "a frequent occurrence from year to year."<ref>{{Cite news |date=1936-07-06 |title=Climate Changing? |pages=6 |work=Star-Gazette |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-gazette/89557566/ |access-date=2023-06-16}}</ref> From 2010 to 2022, the only severe droughts occurring in the United States were those in [[California]], a state already known for mismanagement of forests and wildfires.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Data and Conditions |url=https://www.drought.gov/historical-information |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=Drought.gov |language=en}}</ref>

*In 1969, Paul Ehrlich claimed that “Most of the people who are going to die in the greatest cataclysm in the history of man have already been born." <ref>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110984144/greatest-cataclysm/</ref>

*In 1969, Paul Ehrlich claimed that “Most of the people who are going to die in the greatest cataclysm in the history of man have already been born." <ref>{{Cite news |date=1969-08-23 |title=A grim scenario |pages=22 |work=The Montreal Star |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montreal-star-greatest-cataclysm/110984144/ |access-date=2023-06-16}}</ref>

*In 1970, biologist at [[Washington University]] Barry Commoner said “We are in an environmental crisis which threatens the survival of this nation, and of the world as a suitable place of human habitation.”<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111505264/environmental-crisis/</ref>

*In 1970, biologist at [[Washington University]] Barry Commoner said “We are in an environmental crisis which threatens the survival of this nation, and of the world as a suitable place of human habitation.”<ref>{{Cite news |date=1970-04-26 |title=Enormous Problems |pages=1 |work=The Des Moines Register |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-environmental-cr/111505264/ |access-date=2023-06-16}}</ref>

*In 1970, the founder of Earth Day, Denis Hayes, said that "it is already too late to prevent mass starvation".<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111506512/mass-starvation/</ref>

*In 1970, the founder of Earth Day, Denis Hayes, said that "it is already too late to prevent mass starvation".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Denneen |first=William |date=1970-04-22 |title=Earth Day Proclomation |pages=2 |work=Santa Maria Times |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-maria-times-mass-starvation/111506512/ |access-date=2023-06-16}}</ref>

*In 1988, NASA scientists warn of mass droughts in the 1990s.<ref>https://realclimatescience.com/2019/05/hansen-got-everything-wrong-alarmists-claim-victory/</ref>

*In 1988, NASA scientists warn of mass droughts in the 1990s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hansen Got Everything Wrong – Alarmists Claim Victory - Real Climate Science |url=https://realclimatescience.com/2019/05/hansen-got-everything-wrong-alarmists-claim-victory/ |access-date=2023-06-16 |language=en-US}}</ref>

*In 1990, IPCC author Michael Oppenheimer predicted that the North American continent would be overwhelmed by famine and crop failures by 1995. <ref>https://www.newsmax.com/MarcMorano/Michael-Oppenheimer-U-NIPCC/2011/01/05/id/381916/</ref>

*In 1990, IPCC author Michael Oppenheimer predicted that the North American continent would be overwhelmed by famine and crop failures by 1995.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morano |first=Marc |date=5 Jan 2011 |title=UN Global Warming Author Defends Erroneous Claims |url=https://www.newsmax.com/MarcMorano/Michael-Oppenheimer-U-NIPCC/2011/01/05/id/381916/ |access-date=16 Jun 2023 |website=Newsmax}}</ref>

*In 2009, [[Prince Charles]] predicted that humanity had 96 months (8 years) to save the world from severe ecological damage.<ref>https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/just-96-months-to-save-world-says-prince-charles-1738049.html</ref>

*In 2009, [[Prince Charles]] predicted that humanity had 96 months (8 years) to save the world from severe ecological damage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-07-08 |title=Just 96 months to save world, says Prince Charles |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/just-96-months-to-save-world-says-prince-charles-1738049.html |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==

== See also ==