Introduction The ravaging effects of Covid-19 must not distract the world from the impending ramifications of severe environmental and climatic events that shaped the lives of a significant portion of the population in the past year. The earth is undergoing tremendous changes, some of which are likely to impact humanity’s future. Steven Maher evaluates these changes in his article, “This Year has Shown us That we have What it Takes to Stop Climate Change,” posted on Maclean’s website in 2020. Stephen Maher is a dedicated environmental author keen on highlighting potential solutions to the world’s evolving climatic conditions. Maher is eager to point out that the Covid-19 pandemic and American politics distracted most readers from important environmental events (Maher, 2020). While Maher correctly surmises that the Covid-19 pandemic marks a turning point in the fight against a changing climate, his argument demonstrates inconsistencies in clarity, relevance, and the use of scientific evidence. Summary In Maher’s article, he posits that the Covid-19 pandemic overshadowed significant climatic events. For instance, the polar ice caps are thawing at a hitherto unseen rate, wildfires have decimated sections of the U.S., and the Amazon and tropical storms are more severe than any other time on record (Maher, 2020). Despite the severity of the events above, greenhouse gas emissions fell dramatically. While the pandemic caused devastation, green activists provided a rare opportunity to test their proposals. The reduced traffic and industrial activity witnessed during the period had remarkable results. Even though maintaining these conditions is challenging, there is hope, given the changing tone of political voices and business strategists. Maher argues that the migration from fossil fuels is taking shape as investors support alternative energy sources, thanks to Covid-19. Critique Segment 1: Lack of Scientific Evidence Even though Maher expresses optimism that things will change after the pandemic, he fails to provide persuasive evidence to highlight the exact mechanisms through which society will adapt to the post-pandemic era. While his claims on the pandemic’s effects on the global climate may be valid, the lack of strong scientific evidence to support his assertions reduces the gravitas of his argument. For instance, Maher states that green activists see the pandemic as a turning point because the world has found a way to reduce greenhouse emissions (Maher, 2020). However, it is vital to note that while the author highlights the reduction in emissions, he fails to propose sustainable ways of maintaining the low levels. Maher does not present data to support the claims made. Global News noted that emissions dropped by 17 and 40% during the lockdown (Global News, 2020). This was occasioned by a reduction in industrial activity and a drop in air travel by approximately 70% (Thompson Reuters Foundation, 2020). Bonardi et al. (2021) note that domestic and international lockdown measures led to a 35-45% reduction in pollution. The researchers used fine particle pollution (PM2.5) as their primary air quality indicator, given that it has the most adverse immediate health consequences (Bonardi et al., 2021). The reliability of their findings gives concrete evidence to support the reduction in