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View's Sunny Hostin sparks debate after saying climate change caused the solar eclipse

Wednesday, 10/04/2024, 16:15 (GMT+7)

The host of The View Sunny Hostin was criticized after claiming that climate change caused the solar eclipse on a live broadcast program.

The total solar eclipse has taken place and attracted the attention of millions in the world. 

This is the first time in 45 years that this fascinating phenomenon has occurred in North America, so it has received special attention. Many people believed it to be the most prominent event of 2024.

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The total solar eclipse has attracted millions worldwide. Image Credits: Getty

According to NASA, this year's total solar eclipse lasted for over 4 minutes, with the entire process of the moon passing in front of and obscuring the Earth taking place for over 3 hours.

Many people had the opportunity to witness this historic celestial moment in its entirety.

After the phenomenon of the solar eclipse, various theories were reportedly circulated.

Rumors are suggesting that the solar eclipse may signify the end of the world in the future.

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This is the first total solar eclipse in North in 45 years. Image Credits: Getty

Reports indicate that arrangements were being made at the local soccer complex in Russellville to host more than 300 weddings.

Another theory suggests that the solar eclipse serves as a warning sign of an imminent large-scale human sacrifice event.

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Various theories circulated after the eclipse, including it signifying the end of the world. Image Credits: Getty

However, during a live broadcast, Sunny Hostin claimed that climate change caused the solar eclipse, sparking debate on social media.

It is believed that her point of view ignited a debate about unfounded arguments.

On the live, Hostin sparked debate after saying climate change caused the solar eclipse.

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Sunny Hostin sparked debate by linking climate change to the solar eclipse and other events. Image Credits: The View/Youtube

It is believed that Hostin connects unrelated events to climate change

During a recent episode of The View, Sunny Hostin sparked debate by suggesting a link between climate change and several unrelated events.

She pointed to the recent solar eclipse, a New York earthquake, and the emergence of cicadas as evidence of climate.

She said: "All those things together would maybe lead one to believe that either climate change is real or something is really going on."

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Hostin's claim about climate change causing the eclipse ignited heated discussions on social media. Image Credits: The View/Youtube

After expressing her viewpoint, Sunny Hostin encountered objections from her colleagues.

On the live, Hostin's co-hosts quickly countered her claims. Whoopi Goldberg clarified the predictable nature of solar eclipses, while others explained the cyclical emergence of cicadas.  

However, they did acknowledge the very real issue of climate change.

Additionally, at the live Hostin revealed the New York earthquake wasn't related to climate change, Hostin did raise a valid point about gas extraction techniques like fracking.  

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At the live broadcast, Hostin's statement was shut down by her co-hosts. Image Credits: The View/Youtube

Studies have shown a potential link between fracking and increased seismic activity.

Hostin's statement sparked discussion on social media.

In the comment selection, among of the viewers expressed their shock after Hostin's explanation, while another suggested that her opinion is not linked to the solar eclipse.

Additionally, during the live reveal hosted by Hostin, the New York earthquake wasn't deemed related to climate change.

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Some viewers expressed shock at Hostin's explanation, while others disagreed with her opinion. Image Credits: The View/Youtube

However, Hostin did raise a valid point about gas extraction techniques such as fracking. Studies have shown a potential link between fracking and increased seismic activity.

One person said: Honestly, I'm more shocked any of the others knew enough to call her out in it  

A second wrote: They all giggle about someone who said "Jesus is coming back", and then Sunny goes on to connect multiple predictable, simply explained phenomena as somehow being evidence of climate change. 

While a third commented: If you do just the LITTLEST BIT of research you'll learn that there's a fault line that runs through Lehigh valley. And that earthquakes, like volcanos, can go off at any time. Regardless of climate  

Another added: The most amazing part of this is that Memeology gets a context box on this video explaining climate change while the view gets to spout all the fake news it wants...... on broadcast television