Very divisive territory you are getting into here :D Just wanted to add that the track record of predictions about the environment doesn‘t shine a bright light

Very divisive territory you are getting into here :D Just wanted to add that the track record of predictions about the environment doesn‘t shine a bright light on the (popular) science in the ways you mentioned. Just have a look at the club of rome report. When a part of science gets overly politicised you should get wary.