Can humanity address climate change without believing it? Medical history suggests it is possible
Briefly

Both germ theory and climate change debates show struggles with unseen threats and influence of economic interests, emphasizing agreement on key policies despite differing beliefs.
Early acceptance of microorganisms' role in diseases parallels the gradual acknowledgment of climate change, illustrating challenges in perceiving invisible threats and human-caused issues.
Economic interests complicate scientific solutions, reminiscent of how economic factors influenced responses to germ theory and can confound climate change actions.
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