Climate Scientists Are Trusted Globally, Just Not as Much as Other Scientists—Here's Why

Climate scientists are trusted globally, just not as much as other scientists—here's why

Societies increasingly rely on scientists to guide decisions in times of uncertainty, from pandemic outbreaks to the rise of artificial intelligence.

Climate scientists are trusted globally, just not as much as other scientists – here’s why

I. Noyan Yilmaz, ShutterstockSocieties increasingly rely on scientists to guide decisions in times of uncertainty, from pandemic outbreaks to the rise of artificial intelligence. Addressing climate change is no different. For governments wanting to introduce ambitious climate policies, public trust in climate scientists is pivotal, because it can determine whether voters support or resist those efforts. So do people trust climate scientists, and…

Most people trust climate scientists less than other scientists, but not everywhere...

Striking differences in trust in climate scientists across countries and ideologies may offer clues for getting people to support global warming action.

The Scientific Consensus on Climate Change: How Do We Know We’re

In 1995, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change announced that anthropogenic climate change had become discernible. Since then, numerous independent studies have affirmed that anthropogenic climate change is underway, and the meta-conclusion that there is a...