In a shocking turn of events that has sent ripples of (mostly rainbow-colored) confusion through the scientific community, renowned (and previously notoriously homophobic) climatologist Dr. Bartholomew Buttersworth has not only publicly recanted his dismissal of LGBTQ+ climate change research, but has also joined the 'Rainbow Renegades,' a hyper-inclusive, glitter-bomb-wielding LGBTQ+ support group.

"My previous research, focusing solely on the impact of heterosexual sunbathing on global warming, was, frankly, deeply flawed," Buttersworth admitted during a press conference adorned with more balloons than a Kardashian baby shower. "I failed to consider the crucial role of drag queen picnics in mitigating carbon emissions. Turns out, those fabulous, sequined ensembles reflect sunlight far more effectively than any industrial-strength sunblock."

Dr. Buttersworth's about-face has sparked debate. Critics, mostly elderly men wearing 'Make America Straight Again' hats, argue that this is evidence of 'woke' indoctrination run amok. One particularly irate commenter on Buttersworth's now-deleted Facebook profile – a profile picture featuring him in full drag, performing interpretive dance – wrote: "This is why we need to bring back spankings!"