Mainstream media offers misleading framing that ‘worst-case’ climate model scenario RCP 8.5 ‘has become implausible’ due to recent renewable energy trends

In lockstep, mainstream media (AP, Washington Post, NY Times) adopted the misleading framing that “worst-case” climate model scenario RCP 8.5 “has become implausible” due to recent renewable energy trends.

However, RCP 8.5 was “never plausible” at its outset –> fatal flaw. https://t.co/HfmSe5Zk6I pic.twitter.com/boxqNmlRUb

— Ryan Maue (@RyanWeather) May 19, 2026