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How to Communicate the Scientific Consensus on Climate Change: Plain Facts, Pie Charts or Metaphors?

Previous research has identified public perceptions of the scientific consensus on climate change as an important gateway belief. Yet, little research to date has examined how to effectively communicate the scientific consensus on climate change. In this study, we...
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The Genesis of Climate Change Activism: From Key Beliefs to Political Advocacy

There are numerous examples of a growing U.S. climate movement. Protests against the Keystone XL pipeline drew an estimated 40,000 people to the National Mall in Feb. 2013, and a million comments were submitted to the State Department opposing the pipeline by late...
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Climate Scientists Need to Set the Record Straight: There is a Scientific Consensus that Human-Caused Climate Change is Happening

Nearly all climate scientists are convinced that human-caused climate change is occurring, yet half of Americans do not know or do not believe that a scientific consensus has been reached. That such a large proportion of Americans do not understand that there is a...
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Human Health (Chapter 9) – Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Third National Climate Assessment

Climate change, together with other natural and human-made health stressors, influences human health and disease in numerous ways. Some existing health threats will intensify and new health threats will emerge. Not everyone is equally at risk. Important considerations...
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