Sentences with phrase «influence opinions on climate change»

He changed my mind on the «information deficit model», the idea that to influence opinions on climate change the most important thing that you have to do is present the facts.

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«Until now, most people just assumed climate change deniers were having an influence on public opinion.

Understanding how media coverage varies is important because people's knowledge and opinions on climate change are influenced by how the media reports on the issue.

As the tit - for - tat attacks from the tail ends of the spectrum on climate change continue unabated, what was once presumed influence on the part of these scientists will likely become real influence on public opinion and political decision - making, and these scientists will be partly responsible.

In comparison to these factors and trends shaping wider public opinion, past research suggests that the influence of conservative media / commentators and Climategate on wider public opinion is likely to be limited, reinforcing the views of the 20 % or less of the public already strongly dismissive of climate change and holding a strong conservative political identity.

One important factor known to influence public opinion is whether elite groups (such as politicians and other public figures) give positive or negative cues on climate change.

In a paper entitled, «Shifting public opinion on climate change: an empirical assessment of factors influencing concern over climate change in the U.S.,» published in the journal Climatic Change, researchers at Drexel University, McGill University, and Ohio State University showed that the stated positions of politicians and other «elites» in society is the major factor driving public opchange: an empirical assessment of factors influencing concern over climate change in the U.S.,» published in the journal Climatic Change, researchers at Drexel University, McGill University, and Ohio State University showed that the stated positions of politicians and other «elites» in society is the major factor driving public opchange in the U.S.,» published in the journal Climatic Change, researchers at Drexel University, McGill University, and Ohio State University showed that the stated positions of politicians and other «elites» in society is the major factor driving public opChange, researchers at Drexel University, McGill University, and Ohio State University showed that the stated positions of politicians and other «elites» in society is the major factor driving public opinion.