A shift is underway in the fight against fossil energy, with those who support it gaining ground. The election of Donald Trump, who campaigned on supporting oil and gas and coal, has been cited as a key moment in this change. However, the article argues that Trump’s win is not the cause, but rather evidence of a broader trend.
A recent commentary in the Wall Street Journal identifies the true reason behind the shift: when leaders fail to back their own rhetoric on an issue. The article quotes a statement that “momentous social movements begin to die the moment adherents figure out their leaders don’t believe what they say.” This insight suggests that the decline of climate change ideology is not due to a lack of concern, but rather to the disconnect between leaders and their message.
Source: https://marcellusdrilling.com/2025/01/climate-change-ideology-is-dying-due-to-leaders-hypocrisy