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Sunny Hostin Blamed for Unscientific Eclipse and Climate Change Claims

'The View' co-host faces widespread criticism for linking recent natural events to climate change, with peers and public mocking her lack of scientific understanding.

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Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Jedediah Bila and Sunny Hostin attend the "Strut" New York premiere at Marquee on September 12, 2016 in New York City. Whoopi recently explained the solar eclipse as well as other strange phenomena to her co-hosts on 'The View'.

Overview

  • Sunny Hostin, co-host of 'The View,' attributed the recent solar eclipse and earthquake to climate change, sparking a flood of criticism for her unscientific claims.
  • Co-hosts Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg promptly corrected Hostin, emphasizing the scientific basis of earthquakes and eclipses, and the regular emergence of cicadas.
  • Hostin's comments were met with ridicule across social media and news outlets, with many highlighting her misunderstanding of basic scientific concepts.
  • Jon Stewart mocked Fox News for tying the eclipse to immigration and political issues, contrasting serious coverage with sensationalist narratives.
  • Amidst the controversy, discussions about climate change, natural phenomena, and scientific literacy took center stage, underscoring the need for accurate information dissemination.