The problem is not specific to people that want to stop climate change. The general disdain for people in places like Western Virginia can be attributed to the

The problem is not specific to people that want to stop climate change. The general disdain for people in places like Western Virginia can be attributed to the dominance of neoliberal philosophy (insofar as it can be described as a philosophy). My experience is that the most vocal proponents of proper strategies to address climate change are also the most vocal supporters of social justice.