In other words, belief in the scientific consensus functions as an initial «gateway» to changes in key beliefs about climate change, which in turn, influence support for public action. (journals.plos.org)
First, the effect of consensus messaging on key beliefs about climate change is fully mediated by the perceived level of scientific agreement. (journals.plos.org)
This one key sentence addresses the three key beliefs for climate action: it's real, it's us, and that experts agree. (climaterealityproject.org)