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The Politics of Climate
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The Politics of Climate

Cary Funk and Brian Kennedy
Pew Research, 2016
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By and large, Democrats believe climate change is happening, that it’s likely to bring environmental calamity and that people can do something about it. Republicans, on the other hand, question the veracity of climate research findings, doubt that human activity influences the climate and think that people’s efforts will have little impact on future climate developments. Researchers Cary Funk and Brian Kennedy at the nonpartisan Pew Research Center further parse these opinions along the fissures of scientific knowledge, gender, race, and other social variables, offering an illuminating atlas of America’s climate politics.

Take-Aways

  • Americans believe scientists, especially medical scientists, act in the public interest.
  • Political affiliation determines people’s opinions about climate change and their trust in climate research.
  • Most Americans believe that climate scientists should be involved in policy development.

About the Authors

Cary Funk is the associate director of research at the Pew Research Center, where Brian Kennedy is a senior researcher. 

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