Australia opposition leader clarifies he believes in climate change after debate

The evidence for motivated reasoning in climate change preference formation

Despite a scientific consensus, citizens are divided when it comes to climate change — often along political lines. Democrats or liberals tend to believe that human activity is a primary cause of climate change, whereas Republicans or conservatives are much less likely to hold this belief. A prominent explanation for this divide is that it stems from directional motivated reasoning: individuals reject new information that contradicts their stand…

Opposition Leader Says He Believes in Climate Change Following Leaders’ Debate

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he believes in climate change science after sustained pressure from Labor and media outlets during the ABC leaders’ debate. Dutton said he would leave it to scientists to assess the impacts of climate change on April 17. “I believe in climate change and that is a reality, it is widely adopted, our position in relation to net zero by 2050,” Dutton told reporters. “We are a party that wants to deliver reliable p…

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Peter Dutton: Australia opposition leader clarifies he believes in climate change after debate

Peter Dutton is facing outrage after comments he made on climate change during an election debate.

Last night's leaders debate revealed a clear difference between how Labor and the Liberals view the role of climate change in more frequent and severe weather affecting Australia.