An Australian Senator Admitted He Ignores Climate Evidence on "Q&A" Last Night

He kept dodging questions.

ABC's Q&A is officially back for another year, with new host Hamish Macdonald taking the reins. Last night, Macdonald was joined on the panel by renowned climate scientist Michael Mann and Liberal Senator Jim Molan. 

In the wake of Australia's unprecedent bushfires, the panel was supposed to discuss how best to move forward and tackle climate change. Except, Molan seemed more interested in highlighting the fact he doesn't rely on actual evidence to form his opinion on the issue.

"I don't rely on evidence"
-Jim Molan 2020

— Dropbeared (@Dropbeared) February 4, 2020

When Macdonald directly asked the Senator whether he accepts the link between climate change and Australia's extended bushfire season, he said he isn't convinced that it's human-induced.

"As to whether it is human-induced climate change," Molan said, as the boos from the audience increased, "my mind is open."

The Senator then proceeded to explain why he keeps an open mind.

"But every day, across my desk, comes enough information for me to say that there are other opinions," he said.

However, Macdonald didn't back down and continued to pressure Molan to identify what specific information he was referring to. The Senator did his best to dodge the question, until eventually revealing, "It's a range of information."

While the audience visibly cringed, Molan admitted, "I'm not relying on evidence, Hamish." His answer was met with laughter and applause.

"You said it," Mann responded.

Check out a clip from the discussion below.

Naturally, people are furious that the nation's leaders continue to contest the science behind climate change, especially when action is needed now more than ever.

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