A representative survey experiment of motivated climate change denial

Stoetzer, Lasse S.; Zimmermann, Florian

doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01910-2

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“…Moreover, according to a study by Elsasser and Dunlap (2013), people may be more open to having their opinions influenced when it comes to their understanding or perspective on climate change itself, rather than their support for policies, actions or measures to address it. Interestingly, a 2024 study by Stoetzer and Zimmermann found, in a survey of 4000 U.S. adults, that the results did not provide evidence that people's pre-existing beliefs or motivations influence their views on climate change and their behavior in relation to environmental issues (Stoetzer and Zimmermann 2024). McCright et al (2013) further demonstrated that political orientation significantly influences the perceived scientific consensus, beliefs about global warming, and support for governmental efforts to curb emissions in the atmosphere.…”

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Climate Change Misinformation in the United States: An Actor–Network Analysis

Thapa Magar,

Thapa,

2024

Journalism and Media

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Climate change misinformation refers to inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading climate change-related information created and spread in the public domain. Despite substantial consensus among the scientific community on the reality of anthropogenic climate change, public opinion still remains divided. Combating the climate crisis requires immediate and meaningful actions; however, various actors generate and propagate climate change misinformation, with vested interests in sowing doubts in the public sphere about the reality and urgency of climate impacts. The United States of America, where public opinion holds a strong sway in many social and political spheres, acts as a pertinent case in point, where the prevalence of climate denial fueled by persistent climate change misinformation contributes to this divided public perspective. For this reason, it is imperative to enhance the understanding of the subtle ways climate change misinformation exists and functions. This article employs actor–network theory and the concept of black-boxing to explore a case of climate change misinformation in the United States, with the aim of comprehending the workings of climate change misinformation within its network.

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confidence: 97%