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I agree, what models and predictions have come true that have been presented in the headlines?

To start with accurate predictions as a base, then present the models and predictions that failed would put things into perspective.

Trust and apathy is still growing. Whether you like it or not, this is not unimportant. Nature is forcing it up on us. How shall we deal with it?

> Taking the most extreme predictions and then pulling them from headlines that misrepresent them

By the way, you've accurately described what the mainstream media does with climate change (and many other topics). Also, those are the same sources a vast majority of the population uses to get their news.

So, poor or not, it's unfortunately the norm, and as such it erodes the confidence in articles that place a timeline on our doom.