ClimateJuly 15, 2026

politicization

/pəˌlɪtɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of turning a neutral or scientific subject into a matter of intense political debate or partisan conflict.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'politikos' (of the state/citizens) via the Latin 'politicus.' It entered English as a noun denoting political character and evolved to represent the process of making something political through the addition of the suffix '-ization.'

In the news

In this article, the author argues that the climate change debate has been clouded by political agendas, preventing people from objectively seeing the economic and security benefits of renewable energy. This has led to the distortion of facts for partisan gain rather than practical policy-making.

Investing in renewables is about more than just protecting the climate

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