Why Activist Benji Backer Says We Need to Change the Narrative on Climate Change | The View

Backer, the author of “The Conservative Environmentalist,” explains why he says current policies combatting climate change are ineffective and the importance of bringing rural communities into the conversation.
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[@mhill0425]

The longer it takes for us to address climate change the more expensive and drastic the solution will be

[@Cdr-nm1yx]

Climate change this decade. It’ll go back to global warming next decade. It’s a ploy to tax Americans even more.

[@consv]

And what can we possibly do to stop it? Need to talk to Asia. What are you doing personally?

[@mhill0425]

@@consv 6 billion metric tons of carbon emissions were produced by 100 US companies in 2020 alone, which is more than half of the entirety of china. So why do we need Asia to lead? Is the US just a follower in global issues?

[@ProjectileGrommet]

@@consvlmao isn’t the issue making it a “personally” problem when 75% of emissions are COMMERCIAL emissions? It’s ridiculous to pretend like we can do anything about it, when the problem is real solution is policy forcing commercial goods to be sustainably produced

[@consv]

@@ProjectileGrommet So what do you believe the solutions are? What do we do about Asia which produces a good percentage of emissions now?

[@Lauren_1987]

I had solar panels installed on my roof. My gas bills decreased significantly and so is my A/C. For me, it's a start. I compost materials for my garden. There are many things we can do to create our a better, safer, healthier planet.

[@jasprerph]

That’s what I’ve been hearing too .. Republicans being scared and hiding their heads in the scared is not going to make the problem go way !

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

​@@jasprerph exactly

[@user-ox4nw3fi4i]

Should of started 70yr. ago.

[@consv]

How much do you owe on panel install?

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

Who cares about the planet. I don't have kids. I only have about 45 years left to live and the planet will be fine until then and that's all I care about. Why waste your time, energy, effort, money and resources for the planet. It's like doing something to help the moon or Mars or the sun. Who cares. Live your life

[@rrcDTD2013]

It’s okay to be scared about change, but that doesn’t mean you should automatically be against it. I don’t understand why so many conservatives are against electrical cars. They are no better than the people who were against cars when they were first invented

[@Tortilla.Reform]

Conservative brains are motivated by fear and paranoia, two things changes challenge within people

[@chef1088]

Who can AFFORD an electrical car? Certainly no middle class American. I certainly do NOT want to be forced to buy one by the government.

[@booqueefious2230]

Its more about being told what to do. Are electric cars cool? Yeah the tech is getting there. It will never beat gasoline as far as energy density goes, and you need to drive the car for like 20 years before it justifies how dirty the process of making it is. Think of the poor kids mining the cobalt, and we still don't have a good way to safely recycle or dispose the batteries So don't force it on people that dont want it. Also gasoline smells nice

[@jarhead7602]

If you really knew what you were talking about, you wouldn't ask such silly questions. Look up Lithium leach fields. Look at how much pollution is generated by the mining, & manufacturing of said batteries. & Then you have to be a total low IQ pawn, to NOT realize the pollution generated to charge these cars. You're the dummy here .

[@user-kd4op6pz8v]

So they care about the issue, but they’re just scared of change? So they do nothing? I think it’s more about them hurting the Democrats and liberals, than them caring about their community and the planet. yeah, maybe we should discuss it as an economic issue so then you guys will “care” more about it

[@Tortilla.Reform]

Nobody is saying there aren’t any conservatives environmentalists, the problem is that the only people denying climate change are conservatives

[@booqueefious2230]

I don't even think anyone really denies "climate change" its more of a disagreement on what causes it, whether its actually a bad thing, and what can or should be done about it They made "climate change" such a politically charge buzz word that of course conservatives aren't gonna want to accept it

[@tonyborelli.]

was there ever a time when climate was NOT changing? Isnt that what climate DOES?

[@MAHispanos]

Its like the racists argument. Not all republicans are racist but if anyone is racist it is almost certain they are republican.

[@traviselrod7803]

As a conservative who is skeptical of the climate change movement, here is my issue. If you want to spend trillions upon trillions of dollars through programs imposed by the government you should need to answer all of these questions: To what degree will the climate change in the future if there were no human activity? What is the difference between the change in the climate when you add human activity? How will change in the climate negatively impact human life? How will change in the climate positively impact human life? What is the desired effect on the climate of each program you are suggesting? If you were to achieve your desired affect, what is to prevent the climate from changing anyways? (The climate changed long before humans were around). What is the cost of each program you are suggesting? Is adaptation a better strategy for dealing with the negative impact of climate change than mitigation? Is the desired benefit of the program worth the amount of money that you are spending? Is there a more cost effective way of helping the world than the programs you are suggesting? How do you force individuals and countries that choose not to participate in your program to participate? If you can’t answer all of these questions completely, then you have no business spending trillions of dollars in taxpayer money.

[@michaellindquist6011]

@@tonyborelli.it’s about the unprecedented rate of change. And that humans are affecting it and have the power to shape the climate we want for ourselves and fellow earth-dwellers

[@Tortilla.Reform]

@4:05.Alyssa and conservatives loves to force a false both sides argument when convenient for them, even here when she said “climate change denial on the right, climate change alarmists on the left” Alarmists only exist, because Denialists have most of the power to change something imminent

[@tonyborelli.]

are u joking? Democrats& liberals rule& control every institution in America. Name 1 republican-controlled institution

[@yakuzi7622]

who else thought that guy was josh hutcherson lol

[@Hey-xg8gb]

me!

[@travfrank6465]

Don't know why they only had Alyssia interviewing him, it would be more engaging to have some of the other hosts

[@blackout07blue]

He’d trigger them.

[@naylas3908]

They would have challenged his claims, and he probably didn’t want that.

[@travfrank6465]

@naylas3908 that's the point of the show shouldn't it be?

[@Echo-o-o]

@@travfrank6465 Yes!

[@louisedumais6496]

this young man should sit and talk to Biden and other climate change activist ,he is, personable, knowledgeable and why a conservative voice should be at the table

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

He's great and clearly knowledgeable on the subject

[@jamesfrancis9091]

Didn’t seem that knowledgeable to me. He pretty much got up there and made excuses for why conservatives deny that climate change exists. It’s disgusting to acknowledge “I’m only disagreeing because I’m afraid of any personal change that might happen to me.” People like that are the worst kind and only think about themselves. Democrats have been proposing that Republicans come to the table to talk solutions for decades now. However, what do you do when the other side gaslights you about an existential crisis they know actually exists?

[@bernardwylie9760]

While I don’t agree on many of the symptoms of the malaise in our climate policy discussion, this was at least a right of center conversation I was willing to listen to, and that’s kind of the point. We have to start engaging with one another on this topic, without the alarmism or denialism, to find working solutions. Conservatives have to get back to talking about market based solutions, like a carbon tax, as rational and reasonable. Liberals have to realize that one size, top down solutions like mandated regulations on banning nuclear power are not always the most effective answer either. We also have to stop telling people little things make no difference. For example, you don’t have to buy an electric vehicle today if you can’t afford it and it doesn’t make sense to your lifestyle. But if you have to purchase a car today, one that is more efficient than your last one is still making an environmental difference. It is also better to use something until it is broken or obsolete, instead of always going to buy the new latest and greatest. Little Individual choices like that can make an environmental difference.

[@stupid8911]

I hear that.

[@rappinron1384]

They fund the scientists that will produce the data to further the climate change agenda. Fossil fuels are needed for electric cars. The list goes on and on. That's enough data to question the narrative.

[@Echo-o-o]

I appreciated this thoughtful comment.

[@rappinron1384]

People should also address the "climate impact" of mining and charging electric batteries. Please point us to a legit study showing that fossil fuels are not needed in this process.

[@bernardwylie9760]

@@rappinron1384we’re going to keep the focus on the outcome. If electrification of our vehicles lead to less overall carbon emissions, that’s a net good. I suspect what you want is to drag everyone into the distraction of how we get there. Solutions are about outcomes not process.

[@BabyOrca-lz1fp]

A vegan that identifies as a republican, that is a weird way to rebel

[@LaCroisetteblogspot]

Is being a vegan a political thing?

[@BabyOrca-lz1fp]

@@LaCroisetteblogspot You ever met a republican vegan? I haven't. They make fun of them, worse than vegetarians. He acts like he is a traditional republican, and he is not.

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

​@@LaCroisetteblogspot it seems like it is! 😂

[@TheTonyspik]

It is. It's a political boycott of animal exploitation ​@@LaCroisetteblogspot

[@jadyndavis55]

I can definitely see Alyssa having her own talk show one day.

[@Tortilla.Reform]

She looks into the camera way too much instead of simply talking to the person she’s sitting there with. It seems a bit forced hahah, not very natural feeling for viewers

[@eneobande7433]

Nope..she doesn't have it

[@MinneapolisSkip]

That’s the only reason she is on this show. She’s an opportunist. That’s why she was in government. I still consider her a traitor.

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

​@@Tortilla.Reform she might also be looking at the teleprompter

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

​@@MinneapolisSkip Sunny was also in government.

[@FGH9G]

Benji Backer is an absolute breath of FRESH AIR. He not only humanizes people on both sides of the political aisle, he breaks down exactly what they disagree on, what methods they differ from, but also encourages and believes that both sides actually can and are willing to come together to solve these issues. A genuinely good natured individual. People like HIM need to be in positions of power. Oh and also, one can even argue that the urban-rural divide fuels the VAST majority of political issues and divisions today.

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

Well said

[@blackout07blue]

😂😂

[@jamesfrancis9091]

In this interview he said nothing humanizing about liberals. He actually demonized democrats and President Bidens and AOC’s policies regarding climate change. 🧐

[@blackout07blue]

Aw, old conservatives claiming victimhood. Classic

[@M_k-zi3tn]

lol what do you mean?! thats a very typical liberal thing to do actually.

[@Echo-o-o]

Classic.

[@cbear7037]

Ahahahaha, this is mean, are you a robot?

[@LynkysIsDaCutestKittyEvr]

Wow!! This one 1️⃣ on one ☝🏽 interview is easier to pay attention to than having everyone cut each other off….

[@judykinsman3258]

It’s laughable to hear a conservative telling us that we liberals can’t tell people how to live their lives.

[@Tortilla.Reform]

Right? “How dare you suggest I get a vaccine for something contagious m, but you better give birth against your will because of my personal religious beliefs”

[@m.s.127]

That

[@ericanderson8795]

Just because on side does something doesn't mean it's OK if the other side does

[@AngelDaniel333]

As a former liberal, its actually liberals of today who are nosier/cant leave people be more so than todays conservatives. As someone whos been on BOTH sides, other than abortions (which I really dont care about) conervatives (not Republicans) are much more chill and live and let live (my experience has been different).

[@tonyborelli.]

dont liberals tell republicans how they should live THEIR lives? Whats the diff?

[@naylas3908]

The time for ‘small steps’ is long past, that’s the problem. If conservatives hadn’t sided with oil manufacturers, our world would look very different.

[@jamesfrancis9091]

Exactly. When conservatives are against something that will kill us all it’s ’oh, let’s take baby steps until we NEVER come around.’ However, they have no problem stripping women of rights they’ve had for the last 50 years within a few months after stacking the Supreme Court. Please stop thinking we’re stupid and trying to play in our faces.

[@m.cunningham9817]

Throughout history people always resist change because of fear of the unknown. Change has to communicated well enough to be effective and to be implemented. Both sides are not actively listening to each other concerns and fears.

[@robertbernier4101]

If you are not alarmed about global heating and environmental issues at this point, you are fast asleep.

[@consv]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@tforan4093]

Thanks. I hope that the Show discusses climate change more often.

[@enigma4649]

You want to fight climate change? Vote for the environmental lawyer!!

[@IrishLegend64]

very articulate!

[@user-kd1gj4dm9l]

Strength grows in the moments when you think you can't go on but you keep going anyway.

[@rhgs9902]

Such a good interview and changed my perspective

[@LightworkBeacon]

I think he has interesting and good things to say in this clip. Important note, it is not 'older' people in general. I see all ages guilty of a disconnect. I like his intention to bring people to the table to find common, practical solutions to a very nuanced and complex issue. That is an important intention.

[@ZakahrasWellBeingEssentials]

I love hearing from differing people in this way, more interview like. The "gotcha" interviews are tiring. I get it's important to challenge people but we need to hear them speak. Great Job Alyssa

[@shocks2200]

Great segment

[@donr5593]

Im so glad I'm alive when the temperature is rising instead of dropping I hate cold.

[@kenburke4111]

It's going to be so important to get conservatives on board with fighting climate change.

[@Echo-o-o]

True statement.

[@user-wh9vy2fx8y]

I love Cheeseburgers 🍔 And Gasoline ⛽️

[@stupid8911]

Can we start with reducing the number of cheeseburgers eaten and gallons of gasoline consumed?

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

​@stupid8911 for our individual health and for rhe wellbeing of the planet, I would say yes.

[@pastorjoelbremer]

the climate changes 4 time a year...its called seasons

[@maccamardo5412]

the green new deal isn’t even established law… how can you say it doesn’t work, if it’s never even been implemented?

[@danh4724]

That’s kind of the point. It’s so untenable that people don’t want those types of sweeping changes.

[@Fidelio369-yz2zp]

Great

[@aviduser1961]

Very few care about addressing climate change. Most of those will be greatly affected. I wish I could see the look on their faces when they face the consequences, because they are coming.

[@traviselrod7803]

When?

[@avatarkyoshi3405]

I enjoy Alyssa a lot

[@Christian80806]

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[@consv]

If the people crying wolf were leading by example it might be easier to get people on the bandwagon.

[@carenthusiast4984]

This kid’s in the wrong party. Conservative politics has changed drastically. He needs to realize this and leave this new crazy party.

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

Hopefully he becomes at least an independent

[@mikeycbaby]

Where are the other ladies?

[@flashinthepanpaydirt7387]

In the grave one could hope

[@YouAreSofaKingWeToddDid]

If you want to " do your part" for climate change, stop driving your vehicle, do not turn the heat on in your house during cold days, do not turn the ac on during hot days. Move out of your house and do not use the roads because where it sits has displaced wildlife .The products that you purchase use energy to make and get to you for use. If you don't have solar you need to unplug from the utility company and help the planet. But you won't.

[@user-ky6cp1bm3g]

Happy birthday to A.H., April 20th, from the ladies from "The View" and their shameful audience.

[@fym90]

Nuclear Power Plants as a enviromental friendly power source is hilariously wrong.

[@tibs3745]

It is a question of what the likelihood of a Nuclear Power plant leaks damaging to a community.

[@flashinthepanpaydirt7387]

@@tibs3745sure in the middle of Utah desert

[@tibs3745]

@@flashinthepanpaydirt7387 your statement sounds stupid. Nuclear power cannot work without water.

[@tibs3745]

@@flashinthepanpaydirt7387 solar is most feasible in a desert.

[@fym90]

@@tibs3745 no the question is how you store nuclear waste

[@camara1194]

oh my gosh he’s freaking gorgeous! and i enjoyed hearing what he had to say

[@ricardogalvan2118]

Huh?

[@pcitrano3]

He doesn’t say anything of substance. Just offers anecdotes of what he’s seen. He hasn’t proposed any real policies/solutions…Also, very rich saying “telling people what to do doesn’t work”. Maybe he should say that to fellow R’s who feel like controlling every aspect of one’s life

[@Echo-o-o]

It explains a lot that is disturbing that people cannot tell what is fluff.

[@user-ox4nw3fi4i]

This, young'nin hasn't walk on Earth long enough!

[@drunclecookie216]

we have to do something about climate change or the solar eclipses, earthquakes, and cicadas will get worse... right Sunny?

[@lysec9672]

Partisan politics 😂. They're funny.

[@smolville]

Harmful or hateful content that is incendiary, demeaning or promoting violence or hatred especially on the basis of protected characteristics.

[@adamjarrell4968]

Partisan politics 😂 man the view start right off in defense lmao😂

[@Tortilla.Reform]

Not the View, just conservative Alyssa hahah. She loves to force a false both sides argument even here when she said “climate denial on the right, climate change alarmists on the left” Alarmists only exist because Denialists have most of the power to change something imminent

[@MinneapolisSkip]

Careful, your stupidity is showing.

[@kimfromarkansas2084]

Yay finally some democrats with common sense

[@blackout07blue]

Notice how he didn’t mention what Biden energy policy is bad. We’re record producing.

[@user-ey2ei5yv3f]

All my Democrat friends are voting for Trump 2024

[@user-ob7kt9vq8s]

I think he need to talk to Biden.

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

condoms, Okie prayers.❤

[@yads5678]

💣 💣 are not good for the environment either, yet the 🇺🇸 sure loves to sell and use them.

[@RedXWerewolf]

The View is Andrew Tate for women, prove me wrong!

[@HH-gv8mx]

Climate change is making it hotter and hotter every year. It’s April, and today in Florida it felt like it was 100° outside with 95° +100% humidity.. so I can only imagine that this summer is going to be absolutely unbearable. I have to wait until after midnight to go running. 🏃‍♀

[@donr5593]

Nice in the north.

[@HH-gv8mx]

@@donr5593 north where it’s freezing most of the year?

[@stephaniethomas2223]

HE DOES NOT LOOK BELIEVABLE

[@renatoaraujo7383]

As a conservative that work in agricultural on a dairy all my life the problem is you guys introduce drip systems in agricultural took away a lot of flood irrigation that replenish the water table farmers are now drilling 500 600 ft to hit water before 90 to 150ft now you got all these almond trees everywhere putting off a lot of heat all year round no moisture in the ground you drive by Orchards you have no fog you drive by pastures oats fields corn fields you have fog that makes it back to the atmosphere now we have way less water above ground and way less water below ground and as a fisherman you fish biologists are fucking up our Rivers putting up man-made gates to select what fish makes it through fish are evolving they are moving in at different times now to breed and a lot of your guys's new ways of doing things are not good at all we didn't have these problems before of course it's man-made climate change

[@Echo-o-o]

You have a lot of important things to say from direct experience, to educate us. What are "drip systems"? Why do almond trees put off heat? I have heard that too many are being planted, related to the almond milk craze, messing up an eco-balance. I don't completely understand the point about fog distribution related to different crops but I understand the water table is not getting replenished as it was before. You are right about the fish gates.

[@ZEREEUSLY]

Id rather listen to someone who studies weather patterns through all of time, and not the last 200 years.

[@ZEREEUSLY]

@joehigashi3584 wow, please tell me more. This should be fun. You study just 200 years, and I study all weather. Please fill me in on how I could possibly be wrong and you, are right. Go

[@IrishLegend64]

@@ZEREEUSLY what do you mean you study all weather... like ancient scripts and stuff?

[@IrishLegend64]

@@joehigashi3584 i suppose that makes sense!

[@IrishLegend64]

@@joehigashi3584 well tbh at least he’s trying to bridge the gap…

[@CristanioPeweyyy]

These women are useless.

[@willcc3]

Does no one fact check these interviews or are you just getting your mates on TV to sell their books?

[@kimfromarkansas2084]

Notice how the other ladies wouldn’t stay for this segment, typical

[@deanbarnette1602]

That's complete, BS!! This was a one on one Interview like they normally do, so it has nothing to do with the other ladies.not wanting to be a part of it. It's people like you who are the true #Haters #Instigators #HatersAreGoingToHate #ByeFelisha!! 🙄👋🏼

[@lindagrigsby8669]

Boy, that came out of left field . They often one on one.

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

This is a one on one

[@Shelbyanne-ok3cc]

Trump 2024!!!

[@AwakenedFromWoke]

He’s not a conservative.

[@user-ey2ei5yv3f]

Talk show for the uneducated.

[@MinneapolisSkip]

You are a rethugulin troll.

[@user-ky6cp1bm3g]

This show is a Garbage Dump 😂

[@stupid8911]

Because...?

[@user-ey2ei5yv3f]

This show is a Garbage Dump

[@susancruise1499]

The only narrative on climate change we should be worried about is the one where an entire industry, political and social class, and generation of scientists are so desperate to prove its not a hoax because their whole lives, careers and credibilitt rely on it being real.

[@user-ey2ei5yv3f]

All my Democrat friends are voting for Trump in 2024 Biden for PrisonerDent 👇

[@chef1088]

👏👏👏

[@eneobande7433]

Lol, you wish bot

[@freedomofspeech6447]

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Of course they are

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[@heavenlyblue]

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Americans don't like con men or criminals.

[@Tortilla.Reform]

Correction: “Easy marks love donald trump” They keep falling for his victim complex “if I lose it’s all rigged against me” he uses before every election

[@eneobande7433]

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