A couple of weeks ago I summarized the findings of the latest PEW Research survey on how Americans view personal energy choices. The overall findings were not particularly positive.
Being a data-driven person, I look at every data-rich report that crosses my desk. I do this because there is so much misinformation on climate change that focusing on data helps to eliminate the propaganda factor. True, data can also be biased and support a particular position, which is why I look at as much data as possible and note the potential biases of the source.
Today the Resources for the Future Climate Insights 2024 Report pop up in my in-box. Resources for the Future is an independent, nonprofit based in Washington DC. Its mission is to improve environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement. This report focuses on the American Understanding of Climate Change.
If the organization has any inherent biases, one might expect them to lean toward support of action to combat climate change. The report’s findings - although supportive of climate change – don’t scream bias. They indicate a general belief in climate change and the need to address it.
The findings – which I’ll summarize and comment on this week – indicate a strong “green” perspective among the public but also provide further evidence that the climate movement needs to rethink its messaging.
Today – what do people believe about Earth’s rising temperatures.
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