A growing trend has researchers labeling the deliberate avoidance of climate change discussions as "climate hushing," signaling a notable shift in public discourse. The phenomenon reflects an apparent retreat from open conversations about environmental issues, raising questions about its underlying causes. Experts are examining whether this silence stems from political polarization, media influence, or broader societal fatigue. The term underscores how even critical conversations can be suppressed in today’s cultural and political climate.
There has been a national shift in the conversation that is sharp enough for some researchers to coin the term "climate hushing" to describe it.
