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Science literacy and climate views

Communicators are convinced of the importance of emphasizing the scientific evidence about climate change risks. But research shows that science-literate individuals are not necessarily the most concerned about global warming.

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Corner, A. Science literacy and climate views. Nature Clim Change 2, 710–711 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1700

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