This opinion piece critiques the shift in public and political discourse around climate change, arguing that terms like “catastrophic” and “chaotic” are increasingly used to describe climate change in a way that sensationalizes the issue. The author suggests that this exaggerated rhetoric distorts the scientific reality, leading to a portrayal of climate change as more dramatic and dire than necessary. The passage also portrays the frustration of specialized climate researchers who argue that their research is being overshadowed by alarmist and urgent narratives.